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RK51 VKF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 94,608 miles on the clock, averaging 3,869 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 VKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,869

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 VKF 52k62k73k84k95k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,608 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage91,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage87,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage83,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage80,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage78,890 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage74,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage72,443 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage65,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage62,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage56,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage51,632 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 VKF

What car is RK51 VKF?

RK51 VKF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 VKF?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 VKF was 94,608 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 VKF passed its MOT?

RK51 VKF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2017.

Is RK51 VKF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 VKF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK51 VKF?

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