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BN51 OXE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 95,135 miles on the clock, averaging 15,665 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 OXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
15,665

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 reading95,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,858
Average per year15,665
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 OXE 75k80k85k90k95k '05'07'05

Check BN51 OXE

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,135 miles
Since last MOT+19,858 miles
PASS
Mileage75,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,277 miles

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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

RegistrationBN51 OXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 OXE

What car is BN51 OXE?

BN51 OXE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 OXE?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 OXE was 95,135 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 OXE passed its MOT?

BN51 OXE has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jan 2007.

Is BN51 OXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 OXE 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 OXE?

BN51 OXE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.