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RK51 JHZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 176,266 miles on the clock, averaging 11,829 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 RK51 JHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,829

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year11,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 JHZ 69k96k122k149k176k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,266 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage170,280 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,274 miles
Since last MOT+13,613 miles
PASS
Mileage156,661 miles
Since last MOT+14,336 miles
PASS
Mileage142,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,325 miles
Since last MOT+13,928 miles
PASS
Mileage128,397 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage123,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage115,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage110,766 miles
Since last MOT+21,255 miles
PASS
Mileage89,511 miles
Since last MOT+20,792 miles
PASS
Mileage68,719 miles

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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

RegistrationRK51 JHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 JHZ

What car is RK51 JHZ?

RK51 JHZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 JHZ?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 JHZ was 176,266 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 JHZ passed its MOT?

RK51 JHZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2015.

Is RK51 JHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 JHZ 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 RK51 JHZ?

RK51 JHZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.