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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 155,333 miles on the clock, averaging 6,832 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BBF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 155,333 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,010 |
| Average per year | 6,832 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU51 BBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 BBF
What car is OU51 BBF?
OU51 BBF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 BBF?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 BBF was 155,333 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 BBF passed its MOT?
OU51 BBF has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jun 2018.
Is OU51 BBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 BBF 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 OU51 BBF?
OU51 BBF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.