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 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,585 miles on the clock, averaging 6,706 miles per year, below 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 YC51 RFJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,926 |
| Average per year | 6,706 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YC51 RFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YC51 RFJ
What car is YC51 RFJ?
YC51 RFJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YC51 RFJ?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 RFJ was 142,585 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 RFJ passed its MOT?
YC51 RFJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.
Is YC51 RFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 RFJ 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 YC51 RFJ?
YC51 RFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.