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KV51 RWU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 99,772 miles on the clock, averaging 7,018 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for KV51 RWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,018

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,772 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV51 RWU 39k54k69k85k100k '06'15'11

Check KV51 RWU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage93,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage89,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage86,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage82,004 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage76,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,076 miles
Since last MOT+14,148 miles
PASS
Mileage61,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage50,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage43,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage41,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage38,825 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KV51 RWU

What car is KV51 RWU?

KV51 RWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KV51 RWU?

The last recorded mileage for KV51 RWU was 99,772 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV51 RWU passed its MOT?

KV51 RWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2015.

Is KV51 RWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV51 RWU 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 KV51 RWU?

KV51 RWU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.