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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 154,756 miles on the clock, averaging 7,185 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 NXY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,756 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 77 |
| Average per year | 7,185 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 NXY |
| 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 NXY
What car is RL51 NXY?
RL51 NXY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 NXY?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 NXY was 154,756 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 NXY passed its MOT?
RL51 NXY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2023.
Is RL51 NXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 NXY 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 NXY?
RL51 NXY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.