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RK51 FAU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 88,996 miles on the clock, averaging 2,089 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 RK51 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,089

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,996 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 FAU 51k61k70k80k89k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,996 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage88,338 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage87,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,086 miles
PASS
Mileage85,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage84,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage83,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage81,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage80,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage78,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage76,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage71,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage68,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage58,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage54,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage51,426 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 FAU

What car is RK51 FAU?

RK51 FAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FAU was 88,996 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FAU passed its MOT?

RK51 FAU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2023.

Is RK51 FAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 FAU 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 RK51 FAU?

RK51 FAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.