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NJ51 RGX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 114,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,954 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ51 RGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,954

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ51 RGX 37k56k76k95k115k '05'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,864 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage110,547 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage103,122 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage95,416 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage91,201 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage83,271 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage75,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,806 miles
Since last MOT+15,131 miles
PASS
Mileage60,675 miles
Since last MOT+11,820 miles
PASS
Mileage48,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage36,751 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 RGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About NJ51 RGX

What car is NJ51 RGX?

NJ51 RGX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2001.

What is the mileage of NJ51 RGX?

The last recorded mileage for NJ51 RGX was 114,864 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ51 RGX passed its MOT?

NJ51 RGX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2015.

Is NJ51 RGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ51 RGX 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 NJ51 RGX?

NJ51 RGX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.