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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 104,667 miles on the clock, averaging 3,920 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 GWO
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 104,667 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,568 |
| Average per year | 3,920 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 GWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 GWO
What car is RK51 GWO?
RK51 GWO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 GWO?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 GWO was 104,667 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 GWO passed its MOT?
RK51 GWO has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2025.
Is RK51 GWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 GWO 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 GWO?
RK51 GWO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.