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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 197,003 miles on the clock, averaging 4,436 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 NKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 197,003 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,582 |
| Average per year | 4,436 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 NKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 NKN
What car is RL51 NKN?
RL51 NKN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 NKN?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 NKN was 197,003 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 NKN passed its MOT?
RL51 NKN has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2017.
Is RL51 NKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 NKN 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 NKN?
RL51 NKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.