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MX51 RJU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 63,775 miles on the clock, averaging 9,870 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 RJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
9,870

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading63,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year9,870
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX51 RJU 54k57k59k61k64k '05'06'06

Check MX51 RJU

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,775 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,474 miles
PASS
Mileage54,291 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 RJU

What car is MX51 RJU?

MX51 RJU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 RJU?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 RJU was 63,775 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2006 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 RJU passed its MOT?

MX51 RJU has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Nov 2006.

Is MX51 RJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 RJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MX51 RJU?

MX51 RJU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.