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RN51 MHO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 137,713 miles on the clock, averaging 4,897 miles per year, well 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 MHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,897

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading137,713 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 MHO 63k81k100k119k138k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage136,009 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage133,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage129,042 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage124,385 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage119,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage116,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage112,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage110,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage106,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage101,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage96,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage93,487 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage83,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage73,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage62,732 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 MHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 MHO

What car is RN51 MHO?

RN51 MHO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 MHO?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 MHO was 137,713 miles, recorded on 14 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 MHO passed its MOT?

RN51 MHO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2021.

Is RN51 MHO ULEZ compliant?

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

RN51 MHO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.