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 Transporter Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 253,060 miles on the clock, averaging 8,918 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 D engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and tdiclub or transporter t4 forum threads.
MOT & Mileage History for RN51 BFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 253,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,856 |
| Average per year | 8,918 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DVSA/VOSA recall data
TDIClub or Transporter T4 forum threads
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 BFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 BFA
What car is RN51 BFA?
RN51 BFA is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RN51 BFA?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 BFA was 253,060 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 BFA passed its MOT?
RN51 BFA has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.
Is RN51 BFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 BFA 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 BFA?
RN51 BFA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.