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 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 47,225 miles on the clock, averaging 1,945 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 YXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 47,225 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,945 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 YXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 YXR
What car is RL51 YXR?
RL51 YXR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 YXR?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 YXR was 47,225 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 YXR passed its MOT?
RL51 YXR has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.
Is RL51 YXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 YXR 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 YXR?
RL51 YXR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.