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YB51 RHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 141,886 miles on the clock, averaging 7,633 miles per year, around 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 YB51 RHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,886 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,633
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB51 RHJ 66k85k104k123k142k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage127,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage119,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage114,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage110,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage104,608 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage95,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage85,494 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,409 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage74,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage65,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 RHJ

What car is YB51 RHJ?

YB51 RHJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YB51 RHJ?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 RHJ was 141,886 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 RHJ passed its MOT?

YB51 RHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2016.

Is YB51 RHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB51 RHJ 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 YB51 RHJ?

YB51 RHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.