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RN51 AAX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 192,476 miles on the clock, averaging 7,906 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 RN51 AAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,906

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,476 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,906
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN51 AAX 55k90k124k158k192k '05'23'14

Check RN51 AAX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,476 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,460 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage181,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage175,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage168,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage160,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage156,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage150,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage143,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage135,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage126,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage118,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage110,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,697 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage84,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage75,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,854 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage55,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 AAX

What car is RN51 AAX?

RN51 AAX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RN51 AAX?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 AAX was 192,476 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 AAX passed its MOT?

RN51 AAX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is RN51 AAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 AAX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN51 AAX?

RN51 AAX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.