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RK51 FVR

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 35,370 miles on the clock, averaging 2,398 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 FVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
2,398

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 reading35,370 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 FVR 16k21k26k30k35k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage32,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage29,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage24,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage22,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage20,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,734 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage19,673 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage18,687 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage15,782 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FVR
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 FVR

What car is RK51 FVR?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FVR?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FVR was 35,370 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FVR passed its MOT?

RK51 FVR has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2013.

Is RK51 FVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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