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RN51 GKA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 123,544 miles on the clock, averaging 6,070 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 GKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,070

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

Below average
Latest reading123,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year6,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 GKA 25k49k74k99k124k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,544 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage121,175 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage115,810 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage112,498 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage106,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage100,350 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage96,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage87,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage81,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage71,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,076 miles
Since last MOT+17,920 miles
PASS
Mileage53,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage46,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage38,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage31,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage24,772 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 GKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 GKA

What car is RN51 GKA?

RN51 GKA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RN51 GKA?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 GKA was 123,544 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 GKA passed its MOT?

RN51 GKA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2022.

Is RN51 GKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 GKA 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 RN51 GKA?

RN51 GKA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.