The road tax status for RE51 PXB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RE51 PXB?

The MOT for RE51 PXB is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of RE51 PXB?

The recorded mileage for RE51 PXB is 97,348 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RE51 PXB ULEZ compliant?

No, RE51 PXB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RE51 PXB

RE51 PXB

2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 97,348 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2001 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 19 Dec 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,348 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

1984cc

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RE51 PXB Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
97,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)

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RE51 PXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 06:29

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (RE51 PXB) between August 2005 and December 2022.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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RE51 PXB Mileage History

04/08/200523,453 mi
22/08/200627,344 mi+3,891 mi
14/08/200730,280 mi+2,936 mi
07/08/200833,182 mi+2,902 mi
28/07/200935,261 mi+2,079 mi
28/07/200935,261 mi
03/08/201041,634 mi+6,373 mi
03/08/201041,634 mi
08/08/201146,094 mi+4,460 mi
08/08/201251,955 mi+5,861 mi
08/08/201251,955 mi
14/08/201358,323 mi+6,368 mi
14/08/201358,323 mi
18/08/201461,216 mi+2,893 mi
11/09/201562,630 mi+1,414 mi
12/09/201562,630 mi
08/09/201666,383 mi+3,753 mi
04/09/201769,898 mi+3,515 mi
10/09/201873,698 mi+3,800 mi
21/09/201873,704 mi+6 mi
18/06/201978,599 mi+4,895 mi
18/06/201978,599 mi
17/12/202088,608 mi+10,009 mi
17/12/202088,609 mi+1 mi
20/12/202191,609 mi+3,000 mi
20/12/202191,610 mi+1 mi
05/12/202297,348 mi+5,738 mi

Average of roughly 4,263 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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