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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 126,986 miles on the clock, averaging 6,307 miles per year, below 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 RN51 AAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,986 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 39 |
| Average per year | 6,307 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 AAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 AAE
What car is RN51 AAE?
RN51 AAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RN51 AAE?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 AAE was 126,986 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 AAE passed its MOT?
RN51 AAE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.
Is RN51 AAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 AAE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RN51 AAE?
RN51 AAE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.