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OU51 BWX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 89,657 miles on the clock, averaging 7,735 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,657
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
7,735

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,657 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,949
Average per year7,735
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 BWX 29k45k60k75k90k '05'13'08

Check OU51 BWX

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,657 miles
Since last MOT+20,949 miles
PASS
Mileage68,708 miles
Since last MOT+16,137 miles
PASS
Mileage52,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage41,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage37,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,712 miles
PASS
Mileage29,488 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 BWX

What car is OU51 BWX?

OU51 BWX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 BWX?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 BWX was 89,657 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 BWX passed its MOT?

OU51 BWX has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2013.

Is OU51 BWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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