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OU51 BDF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 177,077 miles on the clock, averaging 11,248 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,248

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,077 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,162
Average per year11,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 BDF 59k88k118k147k177k '06'17'12

Check OU51 BDF

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage170,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage162,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage156,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage149,500 miles
Since last MOT+13,477 miles
PASS
Mileage136,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,023 miles
Since last MOT+14,906 miles
PASS
Mileage121,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,117 miles
Since last MOT+13,776 miles
PASS
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,946 miles
PASS
Mileage94,395 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,393 miles
Since last MOT+14,173 miles
PASS
Mileage80,220 miles
Since last MOT+21,674 miles
PASS
Mileage58,546 miles

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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

RegistrationOU51 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 BDF

What car is OU51 BDF?

OU51 BDF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 BDF?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 BDF was 177,077 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 BDF passed its MOT?

OU51 BDF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2017.

Is OU51 BDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 BDF 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 BDF?

OU51 BDF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.