Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 140,734 miles on the clock, averaging 7,678 miles per year, around 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 HSY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,734 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,857 |
| Average per year | 7,678 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 HSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 HSY
What car is RL51 HSY?
RL51 HSY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 HSY?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 HSY was 140,734 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 HSY passed its MOT?
RL51 HSY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.
Is RL51 HSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 HSY 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 HSY?
RL51 HSY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.