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RJ51 KPR

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 110,096 miles on the clock, averaging 4,311 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 KPR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,311

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,103
Average per year4,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 KPR 28k49k69k90k110k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage105,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage102,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage98,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage94,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage90,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage87,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage84,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage79,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage73,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage67,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage61,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage57,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage51,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage46,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage42,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage39,045 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage36,775 miles
PASS
Mileage38,894 miles
Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage28,215 miles

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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

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

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About RJ51 KPR

What car is RJ51 KPR?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 KPR?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 KPR was 110,096 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 KPR passed its MOT?

RJ51 KPR has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is RJ51 KPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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