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HX51 RZC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 103,411 miles on the clock, averaging 4,535 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 HX51 RZC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,535

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,406
Average per year4,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX51 RZC 9k32k56k80k103k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage102,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage100,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage98,699 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage97,838 miles
Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage97,019 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage96,151 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage95,811 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,466 miles
PASS
Mileage82,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,337 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage71,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage63,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage55,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage46,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage34,231 miles
Since last MOT+12,837 miles
PASS
Mileage21,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage10,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage9,552 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
PASS
Mileage9,138 miles
Since last MOT+460 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,678 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 RZC

What car is HX51 RZC?

HX51 RZC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 RZC?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 RZC was 103,411 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 RZC passed its MOT?

HX51 RZC has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is HX51 RZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 RZC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HX51 RZC?

HX51 RZC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.