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 Petrol 1781cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 222,564 miles on the clock, averaging 7,742 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 AFN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 222,564 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,124 |
| Average per year | 7,742 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 AFN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 AFN
What car is RL51 AFN?
RL51 AFN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RL51 AFN?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 AFN was 222,564 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 AFN passed its MOT?
RL51 AFN has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is RL51 AFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 AFN 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 RL51 AFN?
RL51 AFN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.