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RJ51 RMZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 126,222 miles on the clock, averaging 7,344 miles per year, 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 RMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,344

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 reading126,222 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,684
Average per year7,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 RMZ 53k71k90k108k126k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage122,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage114,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage107,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage99,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage93,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage87,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage74,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
PASS
Mileage64,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage52,864 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 RMZ

What car is RJ51 RMZ?

RJ51 RMZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 RMZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 RMZ was 126,222 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 RMZ passed its MOT?

RJ51 RMZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2015.

Is RJ51 RMZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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