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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 193,539 miles on the clock, averaging 25,821 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).
MOT & Mileage History for RK17 HGE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 193,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 25,821 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK17 HGE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About RK17 HGE
What car is RK17 HGE?
RK17 HGE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2017.
What is the mileage of RK17 HGE?
The last recorded mileage for RK17 HGE was 193,539 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK17 HGE passed its MOT?
RK17 HGE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.
Is RK17 HGE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK17 HGE is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RK17 HGE?
RK17 HGE is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.