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RK51 FNM

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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 131,338 miles on the clock, averaging 7,257 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 FNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,338 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 FNM 17k46k74k103k131k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage124,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage116,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage112,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage104,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage95,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage91,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage79,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage74,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage66,076 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage51,643 miles
Since last MOT+14,378 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+11,266 miles
PASS
Mileage25,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage20,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage16,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FNM
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 FNM

What car is RK51 FNM?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FNM?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FNM was 131,338 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FNM passed its MOT?

RK51 FNM has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2022.

Is RK51 FNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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