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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 182,187 miles on the clock, averaging 6,630 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RK51 UCW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 182,187 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,962 |
| Average per year | 6,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 UCW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UCW
What car is RK51 UCW?
RK51 UCW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 UCW?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 UCW was 182,187 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 UCW passed its MOT?
RK51 UCW has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.
Is RK51 UCW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 UCW 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 UCW?
RK51 UCW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.