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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 164,964 miles on the clock, averaging 9,283 miles per year, above 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 RJ51 EXM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,964 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,283 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ51 EXM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RJ51 EXM
What car is RJ51 EXM?
RJ51 EXM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 EXM?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 EXM was 164,964 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 EXM passed its MOT?
RJ51 EXM has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2014.
Is RJ51 EXM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 EXM 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 RJ51 EXM?
RJ51 EXM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.