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RJ51 VZM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 134,275 miles on the clock, averaging 4,484 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 VZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,484

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading134,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,898
Average per year4,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 VZM 49k70k92k113k134k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage131,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage128,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage125,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage121,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage118,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage115,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage105,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage98,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage92,872 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage83,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage80,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage77,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage72,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage69,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage66,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage59,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage56,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage49,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ51 VZM

What car is RJ51 VZM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 VZM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 VZM was 134,275 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 VZM passed its MOT?

RJ51 VZM has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is RJ51 VZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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