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RJ51 FOM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 197,690 miles on the clock, averaging 9,521 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 RJ51 FOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year826
Average per year9,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 FOM 82k111k140k169k198k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,690 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage184,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,694 miles
Since last MOT+14,594 miles
PASS
Mileage170,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,100 miles
Since last MOT+16,582 miles
PASS
Mileage153,518 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,302 miles
Since last MOT+15,374 miles
PASS
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,903 miles
PASS
Mileage126,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,025 miles
Since last MOT+12,481 miles
PASS
Mileage113,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage93,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,258 miles
PASS
Mileage92,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,220 miles
PASS
Mileage90,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage85,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage81,631 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 FOM

What car is RJ51 FOM?

RJ51 FOM is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 FOM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 FOM was 197,690 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 FOM passed its MOT?

RJ51 FOM has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is RJ51 FOM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 FOM 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 RJ51 FOM?

RJ51 FOM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.