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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 156,534 miles on the clock, averaging 2,668 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 KTD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 156,534 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 238 |
| Average per year | 2,668 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 KTD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 KTD
What car is RJ51 KTD?
RJ51 KTD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 KTD?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 KTD was 156,534 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 KTD passed its MOT?
RJ51 KTD has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2017.
Is RJ51 KTD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 KTD 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 KTD?
RJ51 KTD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.