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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 117,954 miles on the clock, averaging 8,035 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 AVN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,954 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,748 |
| Average per year | 8,035 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 AVN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 AVN
What car is RL51 AVN?
RL51 AVN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RL51 AVN?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 AVN was 117,954 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 AVN passed its MOT?
RL51 AVN has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2016.
Is RL51 AVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 AVN 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 AVN?
RL51 AVN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.