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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 103,251 miles on the clock, averaging 3,877 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 VLR
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 103,251 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,703 |
| Average per year | 3,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN51 VLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RN51 VLR
What car is RN51 VLR?
RN51 VLR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN51 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for RN51 VLR was 103,251 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN51 VLR passed its MOT?
RN51 VLR has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2022.
Is RN51 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 VLR 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 VLR?
RN51 VLR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.