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 1595cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 120,125 miles on the clock, averaging 4,896 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 MXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 120,125 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,289 |
| Average per year | 4,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 MXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 MXE
What car is RN51 MXE?
RN51 MXE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN51 MXE?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 MXE was 120,125 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 MXE passed its MOT?
RN51 MXE has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 21 Aug 2025.
Is RN51 MXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 MXE 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 MXE?
RN51 MXE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.