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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 169,134 miles on the clock, averaging 9,786 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RK51 JKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,134 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,501 |
| Average per year | 9,786 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 JKJ |
| 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 JKJ
What car is RK51 JKJ?
RK51 JKJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 JKJ?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 JKJ was 169,134 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 JKJ passed its MOT?
RK51 JKJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2017.
Is RK51 JKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 JKJ 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 JKJ?
RK51 JKJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.