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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,249 miles on the clock, averaging 6,198 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for WP51 RZE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,249 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,228 |
| Average per year | 6,198 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WP51 RZE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WP — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About WP51 RZE
What car is WP51 RZE?
WP51 RZE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.
What is the mileage of WP51 RZE?
The last recorded mileage for WP51 RZE was 142,249 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WP51 RZE passed its MOT?
WP51 RZE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.
Is WP51 RZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP51 RZE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is WP51 RZE?
WP51 RZE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.