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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 174,824 miles on the clock, averaging 10,787 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 RVA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,824 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,787 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 RVA |
| 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 RVA
What car is RK51 RVA?
RK51 RVA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 RVA?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 RVA was 174,824 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 RVA passed its MOT?
RK51 RVA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.
Is RK51 RVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 RVA 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 RVA?
RK51 RVA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.