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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 160,304 miles on the clock, averaging 5,414 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RE51 GWC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 160,304 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,317 |
| Average per year | 5,414 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 GWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RE51 GWC
What car is RE51 GWC?
RE51 GWC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 GWC?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 GWC was 160,304 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 GWC passed its MOT?
RE51 GWC has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.
Is RE51 GWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 GWC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RE51 GWC?
RE51 GWC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.