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RK51 XTO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 139,069 miles on the clock, averaging 2,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 XTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading139,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,012
Average per year2,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 XTO 101k111k120k130k139k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage134,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage130,378 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage124,313 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,946 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,573 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,566 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,183 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage99,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage97,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage86,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage82,569 miles
PASS
Mileage155,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,393 miles
PASS
Mileage141,845 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage133,391 miles
Since last MOT+13,448 miles
PASS
Mileage119,943 miles
Since last MOT+18,905 miles
PASS
Mileage101,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 XTO
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 XTO

What car is RK51 XTO?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 XTO?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 XTO was 139,069 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 XTO passed its MOT?

RK51 XTO has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2019.

Is RK51 XTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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