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OU51 BYH

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBeige
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 88,576 miles on the clock, averaging 6,401 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,401

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year6,401
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 BYH 36k49k62k76k89k '06'14'11

Check OU51 BYH

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,576 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage81,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,332 miles
PASS
Mileage72,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage66,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage61,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,849 miles
PASS
Mileage55,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage49,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage42,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage36,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 BYH

What car is OU51 BYH?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 BYH was 88,576 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 BYH passed its MOT?

OU51 BYH has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2014.

Is OU51 BYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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