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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 125,354 miles on the clock, averaging 10,101 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 VZT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,969 |
| Average per year | 10,101 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 VZT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VZT
What car is RK51 VZT?
RK51 VZT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 VZT?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 VZT was 125,354 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 VZT passed its MOT?
RK51 VZT has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2014.
Is RK51 VZT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 VZT 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 VZT?
RK51 VZT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.