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RE51 XNV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 127,932 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE51 XNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,940

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,859
Average per year7,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE51 XNV 52k71k90k109k128k '05'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage125,073 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,012 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,970 miles
Since last MOT+112,787 miles
PASS
Mileage12,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage113,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage103,597 miles
Since last MOT+15,229 miles
PASS
Mileage88,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,368 miles
Since last MOT+17,654 miles
PASS
Mileage70,714 miles
Since last MOT+18,224 miles
PASS
Mileage52,490 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 XNV

What car is RE51 XNV?

RE51 XNV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RE51 XNV?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 XNV was 127,932 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 XNV passed its MOT?

RE51 XNV has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2015.

Is RE51 XNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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