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RK51 OZW

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 109,571 miles on the clock, averaging 22,218 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 OZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
22,218

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading109,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,645
Average per year22,218
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 OZW 45k61k77k93k110k '06'09'08

Check RK51 OZW

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,571 miles
Since last MOT+23,645 miles
PASS
Mileage85,926 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,871 miles
Since last MOT+20,882 miles
PASS
Mileage64,989 miles
Since last MOT+20,265 miles
PASS
Mileage44,724 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 OZW
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 OZW

What car is RK51 OZW?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 OZW?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 OZW was 109,571 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 OZW passed its MOT?

RK51 OZW has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Aug 2009.

Is RK51 OZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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