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EO51 OLH

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 178,055 miles on the clock, averaging 7,054 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 OLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,054

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year233
Average per year7,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO51 OLH 47k79k112k145k178k '06'25'17

Check EO51 OLH

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,055 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage166,943 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,914 miles
Since last MOT+15,400 miles
PASS
Mileage151,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage141,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage139,702 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage134,345 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage129,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage122,514 miles
Since last MOT+17,596 miles
PASS
Mileage104,918 miles
Since last MOT+16,307 miles
PASS
Mileage88,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage80,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage75,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage71,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage64,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage62,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage58,327 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage52,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage46,543 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 OLH

What car is EO51 OLH?

EO51 OLH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 OLH?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 OLH was 178,055 miles, recorded on 21 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 OLH passed its MOT?

EO51 OLH has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2025.

Is EO51 OLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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