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RJ51 KOD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 70,359 miles on the clock, averaging 3,121 miles per year, well below 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 KOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,121

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,359 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,121
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ51 KOD 21k33k46k58k70k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage63,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage58,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage56,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage54,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage51,905 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage48,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage45,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage43,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage41,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage38,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage35,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage32,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage28,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage24,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage20,910 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 KOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 KOD

What car is RJ51 KOD?

RJ51 KOD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 KOD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 KOD was 70,359 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 KOD passed its MOT?

RJ51 KOD has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2022.

Is RJ51 KOD ULEZ compliant?

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

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