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RK51 GWP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 119,259 miles on the clock, averaging 7,668 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 GWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,668

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,259 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,668
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 GWP 19k44k69k94k119k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage110,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage102,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage94,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage80,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage73,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage65,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage57,233 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage45,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,487 miles
PASS
Mileage35,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage30,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage23,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage19,303 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 GWP

What car is RK51 GWP?

RK51 GWP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 GWP?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 GWP was 119,259 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 GWP passed its MOT?

RK51 GWP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2018.

Is RK51 GWP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 GWP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK51 GWP?

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