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RJ51 HMU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 105,528 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,520

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,528 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 HMU 45k60k75k90k106k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage97,031 miles
Since last MOT+742 miles
PASS
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage87,099 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage76,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage67,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage62,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage53,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage44,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 HMU

What car is RJ51 HMU?

RJ51 HMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 HMU was 105,528 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 HMU passed its MOT?

RJ51 HMU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is RJ51 HMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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