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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 137,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,355 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 LPF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,269 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,569 |
| Average per year | 5,355 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 LPF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 LPF
What car is RN51 LPF?
RN51 LPF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN51 LPF?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 LPF was 137,269 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 LPF passed its MOT?
RN51 LPF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2016.
Is RN51 LPF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 LPF 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 RN51 LPF?
RN51 LPF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.