The road tax status for RK51 AOB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RK51 AOB?

The MOT for RK51 AOB is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of RK51 AOB?

The recorded mileage for RK51 AOB is 130,287 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RK51 AOB ULEZ compliant?

No, RK51 AOB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RK51 AOB

RK51 AOB

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/02/2002. Recorded mileage 130,287 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2002 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 04/04/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 130,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/04/2024

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Mileage: 130,287 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2002
Engine: 1598cc

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RK51 AOB Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
130,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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RK51 AOB Mileage History

05/07/200623,312 mi
29/06/200730,923 mi+7,611 mi
27/06/200838,839 mi+7,916 mi
03/07/200947,942 mi+9,103 mi
03/07/200947,942 mi
08/07/201057,173 mi+9,231 mi
10/07/201057,173 mi
27/06/201164,948 mi+7,775 mi
29/06/201270,103 mi+5,155 mi
10/06/201375,117 mi+5,014 mi
02/07/201479,999 mi+4,882 mi
23/07/201583,955 mi+3,956 mi
16/06/201692,259 mi+8,304 mi
16/06/201692,259 mi
22/06/201799,139 mi+6,880 mi
12/06/2018104,650 mi+5,511 mi
25/06/2019110,796 mi+6,146 mi
25/06/2019110,796 mi
18/02/2021127,574 mi+16,778 mi
19/02/2021127,574 mi
26/03/2022129,014 mi+1,440 mi
29/03/2023130,283 mi+1,269 mi
06/04/2023130,287 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 6,385 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

RK51 AOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 00:23

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RK51 AOB) between July 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed All readings excessively high, abandoned test (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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