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FP51 OSL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 120,855 miles on the clock, averaging 5,104 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 OSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,104

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 reading120,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year5,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP51 OSL 22k47k71k96k121k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,855 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage120,796 miles
Since last MOT+254 miles
PASS
Mileage120,542 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
PASS
Mileage119,921 miles
Since last MOT+1,187 miles
PASS
Mileage118,734 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,731 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
PASS
Mileage118,370 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage118,012 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage111,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage103,131 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOT+13,129 miles
PASS
Mileage83,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage73,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage66,214 miles
Since last MOT+12,832 miles
PASS
Mileage53,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
PASS
Mileage41,469 miles
Since last MOT+13,660 miles
PASS
Mileage27,809 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage21,782 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 OSL

What car is FP51 OSL?

FP51 OSL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 OSL?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 OSL was 120,855 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 OSL passed its MOT?

FP51 OSL has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is FP51 OSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 OSL 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 FP51 OSL?

FP51 OSL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.