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RK51 FGX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 107,841 miles on the clock, averaging 4,613 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 FGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,613

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 reading107,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,850
Average per year4,613
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 FGX 37k55k72k90k108k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage103,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage100,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage94,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage90,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage87,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage86,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage81,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage76,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage71,813 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage67,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage62,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage57,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage52,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage47,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage42,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage37,097 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK51 FGX

What car is RK51 FGX?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FGX?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FGX was 107,841 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FGX passed its MOT?

RK51 FGX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is RK51 FGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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