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OU51 BWY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourSilver
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 2324cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 127,548 miles on the clock, averaging 8,795 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,795

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,548 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,795
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 BWY 46k67k87k107k128k '06'15'12

Check OU51 BWY

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage119,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage112,746 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage106,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage97,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage89,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,979 miles
Since last MOT+15,494 miles
PASS
Mileage72,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage63,490 miles
Since last MOT+17,329 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 BWY

What car is OU51 BWY?

OU51 BWY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 BWY?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 BWY was 127,548 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 BWY passed its MOT?

OU51 BWY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2015.

Is OU51 BWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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