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RL51 NXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 43,828 miles on the clock, averaging 1,741 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 NXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,741

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,556
Average per year1,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 NXW 8k17k26k35k44k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage41,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage39,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage36,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage33,780 miles
Since last MOT+752 miles
PASS
Mileage33,028 miles
Since last MOT+336 miles
PASS
Mileage32,692 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage31,801 miles
Since last MOT+852 miles
PASS
Mileage30,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage29,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage25,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage22,346 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage21,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage20,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage18,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage15,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage12,304 miles
Since last MOT+705 miles
PASS
Mileage11,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage10,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage8,938 miles
Since last MOT+679 miles
PASS
Mileage8,259 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 NXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 NXW

What car is RL51 NXW?

RL51 NXW is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 NXW?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 NXW was 43,828 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 NXW passed its MOT?

RL51 NXW has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is RL51 NXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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