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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 11 (42% pass rate). It has 141,690 miles on the clock, averaging 8,726 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 BUF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 141,690 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,726 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RL51 BUF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 BUF
What car is RL51 BUF?
RL51 BUF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 BUF?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 BUF was 141,690 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 BUF passed its MOT?
RL51 BUF has had 19 MOT tests with a 42% pass rate (8 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2019.
Is RL51 BUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BUF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL51 BUF?
RL51 BUF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.