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OU51 CHK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 169,875 miles on the clock, averaging 8,007 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 CHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,007

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,938
Average per year8,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 CHK 47k78k108k139k170k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage166,937 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage163,907 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage155,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage147,794 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,751 miles
PASS
Mileage135,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage126,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage113,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage108,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage99,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage87,656 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage76,281 miles
Since last MOT+58,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,530 miles
PASS
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage55,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage47,366 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,070 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 CHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 CHK

What car is OU51 CHK?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 CHK?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 CHK was 169,875 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 CHK passed its MOT?

OU51 CHK has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2021.

Is OU51 CHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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