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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,760 miles on the clock, averaging 8,164 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 VTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,164 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 VTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 VTU
What car is RL51 VTU?
RL51 VTU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 VTU?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 VTU was 142,760 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 VTU passed its MOT?
RL51 VTU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2017.
Is RL51 VTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 VTU 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 VTU?
RL51 VTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.