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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 236,770 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 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 MHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 236,770 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,873 |
| Average per year | 8,454 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 MHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 MHU
What car is RN51 MHU?
RN51 MHU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN51 MHU?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 MHU was 236,770 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 MHU passed its MOT?
RN51 MHU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2024.
Is RN51 MHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 MHU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 MHU?
RN51 MHU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.