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RL51 HNW

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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 169,995 miles on the clock, averaging 8,459 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 HNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,459

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,995 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 HNW 51k80k110k140k170k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage160,208 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage150,924 miles
Since last MOT+20,912 miles
PASS
Mileage130,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage122,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage109,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage101,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage92,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage86,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage76,565 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage71,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage66,280 miles
Since last MOT+15,749 miles
PASS
Mileage50,531 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

RegistrationRL51 HNW
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 HNW

What car is RL51 HNW?

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

What is the mileage of RL51 HNW?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HNW was 169,995 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HNW passed its MOT?

RL51 HNW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.

Is RL51 HNW ULEZ compliant?

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

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