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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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 148,045 miles on the clock, averaging 12,733 miles per year, above 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 XUS
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,045 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,968 |
| Average per year | 12,733 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ51 XUS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RJ51 XUS
What car is RJ51 XUS?
RJ51 XUS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 XUS?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 XUS was 148,045 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 XUS passed its MOT?
RJ51 XUS has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jun 2014.
Is RJ51 XUS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 XUS 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 XUS?
RJ51 XUS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.