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RK51 UDX

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 145,391 miles on the clock, averaging 8,108 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 UDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,108

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 reading145,391 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,914
Average per year8,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 UDX 71k90k108k127k145k '06'15'11

Check RK51 UDX

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,391 miles
Since last MOT+16,914 miles
PASS
Mileage128,477 miles
Since last MOT+13,250 miles
PASS
Mileage115,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage109,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage104,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage97,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage82,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage71,159 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 UDX
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 UDX

What car is RK51 UDX?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 UDX?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 UDX was 145,391 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 UDX passed its MOT?

RK51 UDX has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2015.

Is RK51 UDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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