Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 132,729 miles on the clock, averaging 6,484 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 BCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,729 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,484 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 BCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 BCU
What car is RL51 BCU?
RL51 BCU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RL51 BCU?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 BCU was 132,729 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 BCU passed its MOT?
RL51 BCU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2019.
Is RL51 BCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL51 BCU?
RL51 BCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.