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RL51 GPY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 123,659 miles on the clock, averaging 5,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 GPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,704
Average per year5,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 GPY 40k61k82k103k124k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage118,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage116,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage113,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage110,800 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage106,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage103,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage99,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage82,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage75,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage69,387 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage62,271 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage55,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage47,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage39,588 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,570 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 GPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 GPY

What car is RL51 GPY?

RL51 GPY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 GPY?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 GPY was 123,659 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 GPY passed its MOT?

RL51 GPY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2022.

Is RL51 GPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 GPY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 GPY?

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