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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 82,638 miles on the clock, averaging 3,002 miles per year, well 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 RKV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,638 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 44 |
| Average per year | 3,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YC51 RKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YC51 RKV
What car is YC51 RKV?
YC51 RKV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YC51 RKV?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 RKV was 82,638 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 RKV passed its MOT?
YC51 RKV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.
Is YC51 RKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 RKV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 RKV?
YC51 RKV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.