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RK51 OZD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 221,562 miles on the clock, averaging 8,725 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 OZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,725

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
9

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading221,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,898
Average per year8,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 OZD 61k101k141k181k222k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage210,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage207,334 miles
Since last MOT+947 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage202,397 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage198,072 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage190,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,528 miles
PASS
Mileage176,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,803 miles
PASS
Mileage161,212 miles
Since last MOT+15,435 miles
PASS
Mileage145,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,777 miles
Since last MOT+18,384 miles
PASS
Mileage127,393 miles
Since last MOT+21,796 miles
PASS
Mileage105,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,597 miles
Since last MOT+18,858 miles
PASS
Mileage86,739 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,511 miles
PASS
Mileage73,550 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage61,018 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 OZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 OZD

What car is RK51 OZD?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 OZD?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 OZD was 221,562 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 OZD passed its MOT?

RK51 OZD has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2025.

Is RK51 OZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 OZD 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 OZD?

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