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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 165,329 miles on the clock, averaging 7,762 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 GXD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,329 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,762 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RK51 GXD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RK51 GXD
What car is RK51 GXD?
RK51 GXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 GXD?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 GXD was 165,329 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 GXD passed its MOT?
RK51 GXD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.
Is RK51 GXD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 GXD 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 GXD?
RK51 GXD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.