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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 172,506 miles on the clock, averaging 10,174 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 JLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 438 |
| Average per year | 10,174 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 JLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 JLU
What car is RK51 JLU?
RK51 JLU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 JLU?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 JLU was 172,506 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 JLU passed its MOT?
RK51 JLU has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2013.
Is RK51 JLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 JLU 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 JLU?
RK51 JLU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.