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HF51 RFK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 167,497 miles on the clock, averaging 5,112 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for HF51 RFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,112

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading167,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year5,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF51 RFK 73k97k120k144k167k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,497 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage164,830 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage162,644 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage159,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage157,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage154,884 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage150,838 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage146,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage141,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage136,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage129,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage121,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage115,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage100,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage87,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage80,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage73,353 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HF51 RFK

What car is HF51 RFK?

HF51 RFK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HF51 RFK?

The last recorded mileage for HF51 RFK was 167,497 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF51 RFK passed its MOT?

HF51 RFK has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2024.

Is HF51 RFK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF51 RFK 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 HF51 RFK?

HF51 RFK is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.