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YP51 RKO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 158,598 miles on the clock, averaging 13,665 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP51 RKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,665

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,573
Average per year13,665
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP51 RKO 46k74k102k131k159k '05'14'10

Check YP51 RKO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage158,598 miles
Since last MOT+12,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,025 miles
Since last MOT+14,344 miles
PASS
Mileage131,681 miles
Since last MOT+13,840 miles
PASS
Mileage117,841 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,834 miles
Since last MOT+13,850 miles
PASS
Mileage103,984 miles
Since last MOT+15,492 miles
PASS
Mileage88,492 miles
Since last MOT+17,593 miles
PASS
Mileage70,899 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,292 miles
PASS
Mileage54,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage46,362 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 RKO

What car is YP51 RKO?

YP51 RKO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 RKO?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 RKO was 158,598 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 RKO passed its MOT?

YP51 RKO has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2014.

Is YP51 RKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 RKO 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 YP51 RKO?

YP51 RKO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.