Vehicle summary
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 33 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 13 (61% pass rate). It has 117,592 miles on the clock, averaging 4,598 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 GWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 117,592 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 4,598 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 GWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 GWL
What car is RK51 GWL?
RK51 GWL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 GWL?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 GWL was 117,592 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 GWL passed its MOT?
RK51 GWL has had 33 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (20 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.
Is RK51 GWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 GWL 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 GWL?
RK51 GWL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.