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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 156,191 miles on the clock, averaging 12,043 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 HJG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,191 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,043 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RJ51 HJG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RJ51 HJG
What car is RJ51 HJG?
RJ51 HJG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 HJG?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 HJG was 156,191 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 HJG passed its MOT?
RJ51 HJG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2013.
Is RJ51 HJG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 HJG 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 HJG?
RJ51 HJG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.