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 Petrol 1781cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 160,480 miles on the clock, averaging 5,970 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HX51 OVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 160,480 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,388 |
| Average per year | 5,970 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HX51 OVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About HX51 OVW
What car is HX51 OVW?
HX51 OVW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.
What is the mileage of HX51 OVW?
The last recorded mileage for HX51 OVW was 160,480 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HX51 OVW passed its MOT?
HX51 OVW has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.
Is HX51 OVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 OVW 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 HX51 OVW?
HX51 OVW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.