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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 167,637 miles on the clock, averaging 10,938 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 BN51 OWX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,637 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,836 |
| Average per year | 10,938 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | BN51 OWX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 OWX
What car is BN51 OWX?
BN51 OWX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 OWX?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 OWX was 167,637 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 OWX passed its MOT?
BN51 OWX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.
Is BN51 OWX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 OWX 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 BN51 OWX?
BN51 OWX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.