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OU51 BGF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 96,921 miles on the clock, averaging 4,608 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,608

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 BGF 24k43k61k79k97k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,921 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage93,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage88,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage79,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage70,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage63,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage61,809 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage54,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage50,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage45,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage40,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage34,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage29,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage24,370 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 BGF

What car is OU51 BGF?

OU51 BGF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 BGF?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 BGF was 96,921 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 BGF passed its MOT?

OU51 BGF has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2021.

Is OU51 BGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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