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RN51 OTB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 151,731 miles on the clock, averaging 7,020 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 OTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,020

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

Below average
Latest reading151,731 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,020
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN51 OTB 84k101k118k135k152k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage148,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage138,207 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage125,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage121,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage114,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage106,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage97,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage93,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage86,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,923 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 OTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 OTB

What car is RN51 OTB?

RN51 OTB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 OTB was 151,731 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 OTB passed its MOT?

RN51 OTB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2015.

Is RN51 OTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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