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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 116,280 miles on the clock, averaging 5,334 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 BLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,334 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 BLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 BLJ
What car is RL51 BLJ?
RL51 BLJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 BLJ?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 BLJ was 116,280 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 BLJ passed its MOT?
RL51 BLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2019.
Is RL51 BLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 BLJ?
RL51 BLJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.