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RK51 FRP

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 102,206 miles on the clock, averaging 4,520 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 FRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,520

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

Low mileage
Latest reading102,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,203
Average per year4,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 FRP 43k58k72k87k102k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage96,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage93,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,425 miles
PASS
Mileage91,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage89,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage86,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage83,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage76,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage72,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,900 miles
PASS
Mileage68,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage62,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage57,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage49,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage42,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,764 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FRP
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 FRP

What car is RK51 FRP?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FRP?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FRP was 102,206 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FRP passed its MOT?

RK51 FRP has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2019.

Is RK51 FRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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