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RL51 CZJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 120,657 miles on the clock, averaging 4,835 miles per year, well 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 CZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,657
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,835

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading120,657 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 CZJ 37k58k79k100k121k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage111,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage104,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage101,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage99,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage96,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage93,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage91,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage86,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage80,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage73,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage67,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage52,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage45,138 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage37,326 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 CZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 CZJ

What car is RL51 CZJ?

RL51 CZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 CZJ?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 CZJ was 120,657 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 CZJ passed its MOT?

RL51 CZJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2023.

Is RL51 CZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 CZJ 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 CZJ?

RL51 CZJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.