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RE51 XRN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 173,906 miles on the clock, averaging 12,092 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 XRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,092

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,212
Average per year12,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE51 XRN 67k94k121k147k174k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,906 miles
Since last MOT+13,212 miles
PASS
Mileage160,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,851 miles
PASS
Mileage147,843 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage146,017 miles
Since last MOT+13,894 miles
PASS
Mileage132,123 miles
Since last MOT+451 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,672 miles
Since last MOT+21,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,322 miles
Since last MOT+17,124 miles
PASS
Mileage93,198 miles
Since last MOT+15,448 miles
PASS
Mileage77,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage67,176 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 XRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 XRN

What car is RE51 XRN?

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

What is the mileage of RE51 XRN?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 XRN was 173,906 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 XRN passed its MOT?

RE51 XRN has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2015.

Is RE51 XRN ULEZ compliant?

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

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