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RJ51 NHM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 157,556 miles on the clock, averaging 4,893 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 NHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,893

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

Low mileage
Latest reading157,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,441
Average per year4,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 NHM 64k87k111k134k158k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage151,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
PASS
Mileage145,812 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage144,885 miles
Since last MOT+947 miles
PASS
Mileage143,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage142,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage139,233 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage137,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage135,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage133,379 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage131,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage129,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage126,989 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage124,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage121,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage118,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage112,488 miles
Since last MOT+22,644 miles
PASS
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage75,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage63,697 miles

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

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About RJ51 NHM

What car is RJ51 NHM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 NHM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 NHM was 157,556 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 NHM passed its MOT?

RJ51 NHM has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is RJ51 NHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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