Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RN51 RBY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 87,128 miles on the clock, averaging 3,628 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 RBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,628

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,343
Average per year3,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 RBY 43k54k65k76k87k '06'18'11

Check RN51 RBY

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage79,785 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage75,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage70,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage66,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage64,301 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage63,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage62,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage59,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage56,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,687 miles
Since last MOT+446 miles
PASS
Mileage56,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage47,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage42,830 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

More RN51 R plates

Browse all RN51 R registrations from Reading.

About RN51 RBY

What car is RN51 RBY?

RN51 RBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 RBY?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 RBY was 87,128 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 RBY passed its MOT?

RN51 RBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.

Is RN51 RBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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