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RJ51 UKL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 120,338 miles on the clock, averaging 6,691 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 UKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,691

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 reading120,338 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,275
Average per year6,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 UKL 54k70k87k104k120k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage117,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage112,689 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage104,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage97,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage89,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage81,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage72,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage71,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage65,082 miles
Since last MOT+11,405 miles
PASS
Mileage53,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,677 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 UKL

What car is RJ51 UKL?

RJ51 UKL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 UKL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 UKL was 120,338 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 UKL passed its MOT?

RJ51 UKL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.

Is RJ51 UKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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