Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 129,417 miles on the clock, averaging 6,590 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 GWC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,417 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,590 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 GWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RK51 GWC
What car is RK51 GWC?
RK51 GWC is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 GWC?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 GWC was 129,417 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 GWC passed its MOT?
RK51 GWC has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2019.
Is RK51 GWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 GWC 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 GWC?
RK51 GWC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.