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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 150,878 miles on the clock, averaging 8,815 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 YP51 RVW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 150,878 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,223 |
| Average per year | 8,815 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP51 RVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YP51 RVW
What car is YP51 RVW?
YP51 RVW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YP51 RVW?
The last recorded mileage for YP51 RVW was 150,878 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP51 RVW passed its MOT?
YP51 RVW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.
Is YP51 RVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 RVW 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 YP51 RVW?
YP51 RVW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.