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RE51 VFN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 110,291 miles on the clock, averaging 15,109 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RE51 VFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,109

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year15,109
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE51 VFN 65k76k87k99k110k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,291 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,290 miles
Since last MOT+14,505 miles
PASS
Mileage95,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,785 miles
Since last MOT+12,743 miles
PASS
Mileage83,042 miles
Since last MOT+18,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,699 miles

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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

RegistrationRE51 VFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 VFN

What car is RE51 VFN?

RE51 VFN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RE51 VFN?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 VFN was 110,291 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 VFN passed its MOT?

RE51 VFN has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2009.

Is RE51 VFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 VFN 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 VFN?

RE51 VFN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.