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KV51 RXF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 79,711 miles on the clock, averaging 3,154 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for KV51 RXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,154

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV51 RXF 36k47k58k69k80k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage78,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage76,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage73,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage72,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage65,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage61,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage59,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage56,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage49,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage45,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage40,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage35,903 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KV51 RXF

What car is KV51 RXF?

KV51 RXF is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KV51 RXF?

The last recorded mileage for KV51 RXF was 79,711 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV51 RXF passed its MOT?

KV51 RXF has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2020.

Is KV51 RXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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