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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 245,848 miles on the clock, averaging 12,864 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 RL51 HJX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 245,848 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -47,883 |
| Average per year | 12,864 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | RL51 HJX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 HJX
What car is RL51 HJX?
RL51 HJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 HJX?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 HJX was 245,848 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 HJX passed its MOT?
RL51 HJX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2022.
Is RL51 HJX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 HJX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL51 HJX?
RL51 HJX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.