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YB51 RMU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 87,313 miles on the clock, averaging 7,653 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YB51 RMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,653

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB51 RMU 10k29k48k68k87k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,313 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,308 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage80,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage74,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage69,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage67,246 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage66,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,398 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage54,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,657 miles
PASS
Mileage42,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage33,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage18,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage16,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage10,541 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage9,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 RMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 RMU

What car is YB51 RMU?

YB51 RMU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YB51 RMU?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 RMU was 87,313 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 RMU passed its MOT?

YB51 RMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2016.

Is YB51 RMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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