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RK51 RVE

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 167,563 miles on the clock, averaging 8,505 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 RVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,356
Average per year8,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 RVE 36k69k102k135k168k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage162,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage155,087 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage150,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage145,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage138,805 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage135,278 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage130,907 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage124,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage121,013 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage111,784 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage100,597 miles
Since last MOT+21,211 miles
PASS
Mileage79,386 miles
Since last MOT+15,510 miles
PASS
Mileage63,876 miles
Since last MOT+17,270 miles
PASS
Mileage46,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage36,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,324 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 RVE
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 RVE

What car is RK51 RVE?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 RVE?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 RVE was 167,563 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 RVE passed its MOT?

RK51 RVE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2021.

Is RK51 RVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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