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HX51 XJN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 32,555 miles on the clock, averaging 551 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 XJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
551

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

Low mileage
Latest reading32,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year223
Average per year551
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX51 XJN 23k26k28k30k33k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage32,555 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
PASS
Mileage32,332 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage31,963 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
PASS
Mileage31,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,673 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
PASS
Mileage31,317 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage30,904 miles
Since last MOT+542 miles
PASS
Mileage30,362 miles
Since last MOT+513 miles
PASS
Mileage29,849 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
PASS
Mileage29,500 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage29,035 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage28,488 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,087 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
PASS
Mileage27,419 miles
Since last MOT+650 miles
PASS
Mileage26,769 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage26,104 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
PASS
Mileage25,304 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage24,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 XJN

What car is HX51 XJN?

HX51 XJN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 XJN?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 XJN was 32,555 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 XJN passed its MOT?

HX51 XJN has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2023.

Is HX51 XJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 XJN 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 XJN?

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