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RK51 GKV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 16,971 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 GKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
16,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading16,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 GKV 35k35k35k35k35k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage16,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage7,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage69,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,562 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage59,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,872 miles
PASS
Mileage49,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage43,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,237 miles
PASS
Mileage34,748 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 GKV

What car is RK51 GKV?

RK51 GKV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 GKV?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 GKV was 16,971 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 GKV passed its MOT?

RK51 GKV has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Mar 2013.

Is RK51 GKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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