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RK51 FVV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 33,622 miles on the clock, averaging 2,032 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 FVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
2,032

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 reading33,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,711
Average per year2,032
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 FVV 28k29k31k32k34k '05'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage31,911 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage29,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage27,530 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK51 FVV

What car is RK51 FVV?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 FVV?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 FVV was 33,622 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 FVV passed its MOT?

RK51 FVV has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Nov 2008.

Is RK51 FVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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