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RL51 OMO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 114,507 miles on the clock, averaging 2,870 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 OMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,870

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,848
Average per year2,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 OMO 76k86k95k105k115k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage110,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage105,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage96,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage93,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage88,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage86,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,487 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage85,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage81,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage76,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 OMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 OMO

What car is RL51 OMO?

RL51 OMO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 OMO?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 OMO was 114,507 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 OMO passed its MOT?

RL51 OMO has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Aug 2020.

Is RL51 OMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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