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RK51 FGP

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 110,106 miles on the clock, averaging 5,974 miles per year, 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 FGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,974

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,873
Average per year5,974
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 FGP 41k59k76k93k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage100,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage96,317 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage90,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage86,322 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage79,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage71,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage56,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage49,205 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage41,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,447 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FGP
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 FGP

What car is RK51 FGP?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FGP?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FGP was 110,106 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FGP passed its MOT?

RK51 FGP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2017.

Is RK51 FGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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