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RL51 JKN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 140,934 miles on the clock, averaging 11,322 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 JKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,322

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,505
Average per year11,322
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL51 JKN 50k73k96k118k141k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,429 miles
Since last MOT+17,245 miles
PASS
Mileage113,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage106,662 miles
Since last MOT+8,867 miles
PASS
Mileage97,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage89,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage79,413 miles
Since last MOT+15,317 miles
PASS
Mileage64,096 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage50,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 JKN

What car is RL51 JKN?

RL51 JKN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 JKN?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 JKN was 140,934 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 JKN passed its MOT?

RL51 JKN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2014.

Is RL51 JKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 JKN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 JKN?

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