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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 135,521 miles on the clock, averaging 8,119 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MX51 RKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,521 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,119 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | MX51 RKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MX51 RKU
What car is MX51 RKU?
MX51 RKU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 RKU?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 RKU was 135,521 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 RKU passed its MOT?
MX51 RKU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2016.
Is MX51 RKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 RKU 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 MX51 RKU?
MX51 RKU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.