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RK51 GWJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 82,946 miles on the clock, averaging 4,631 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 GWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,631

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,946 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,631
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 GWJ 26k40k54k69k83k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage76,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage73,442 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage66,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage62,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage59,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage54,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage49,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage40,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage36,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage26,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GWJ
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 GWJ

What car is RK51 GWJ?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 GWJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 GWJ was 82,946 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 GWJ passed its MOT?

RK51 GWJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2019.

Is RK51 GWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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