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RL51 HHA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 186,053 miles on the clock, averaging 10,212 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 RL51 HHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,212

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,053 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,212
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL51 HHA 48k82k117k151k186k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,053 miles
Since last MOT+15,147 miles
PASS
Mileage170,906 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,874 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage157,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage148,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage143,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage137,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage126,417 miles
Since last MOT+14,582 miles
PASS
Mileage111,835 miles
Since last MOT+13,310 miles
PASS
Mileage98,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,568 miles
PASS
Mileage88,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage81,965 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage73,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage64,744 miles
Since last MOT+17,115 miles
PASS
Mileage47,629 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 HHA

What car is RL51 HHA?

RL51 HHA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 HHA?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HHA was 186,053 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HHA passed its MOT?

RL51 HHA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2020.

Is RL51 HHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 HHA 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 HHA?

RL51 HHA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.