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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 186,580 miles on the clock, averaging 13,482 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 RVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 186,580 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 13,482 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 RVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| 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 RVC
What car is RJ51 RVC?
RJ51 RVC is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 RVC?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 RVC was 186,580 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 RVC passed its MOT?
RJ51 RVC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2017.
Is RJ51 RVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 RVC 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 RVC?
RJ51 RVC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.