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 1600cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 129,558 miles on the clock, averaging 10,128 miles per year, above 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 DYD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,719 |
| Average per year | 10,128 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 DYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 DYD
What car is RL51 DYD?
RL51 DYD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 DYD?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 DYD was 129,558 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 DYD passed its MOT?
RL51 DYD has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2015.
Is RL51 DYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 DYD 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 DYD?
RL51 DYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.