Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
EO51 OHJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 168,449 miles on the clock, averaging 8,796 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 OHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,796

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,449 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,796
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO51 OHJ 52k81k110k139k168k '05'19'13

Check EO51 OHJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,449 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage157,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,954 miles
PASS
Mileage149,221 miles
Since last MOT+450 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,771 miles
Since last MOT+16,289 miles
PASS
Mileage132,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage125,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage117,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage111,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage104,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage96,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage87,564 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage78,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage70,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,959 miles
PASS
Mileage61,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage51,572 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

More EO51 O plates

Browse all EO51 O registrations from Chelmsford.

About EO51 OHJ

What car is EO51 OHJ?

EO51 OHJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 OHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 OHJ was 168,449 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 OHJ passed its MOT?

EO51 OHJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2019.

Is EO51 OHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 OHJ 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 EO51 OHJ?

EO51 OHJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.