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RN51 BFU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 Transporter Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 111,386 miles on the clock, averaging 3,850 miles per year, well below 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 BFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,850

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 reading111,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,505
Average per year3,850
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 BFU 32k52k72k92k111k '05'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage108,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage105,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage103,320 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage100,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage97,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage92,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage86,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage81,551 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage79,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage76,771 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage74,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage73,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage70,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage68,443 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage66,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage64,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage58,120 miles
Since last MOT+11,468 miles
PASS
Mileage46,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage39,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage32,425 miles

🔧 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

RegistrationRN51 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 BFU

What car is RN51 BFU?

RN51 BFU is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RN51 BFU?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 BFU was 111,386 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 BFU passed its MOT?

RN51 BFU has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is RN51 BFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 BFU 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 BFU?

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