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OU51 CHL

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 182,281 miles on the clock, averaging 7,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 CHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading182,281 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 CHL 45k79k114k148k182k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage170,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage160,866 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage147,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage135,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,639 miles
Since last MOT+24,883 miles
PASS
Mileage110,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage96,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage95,771 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,770 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage94,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,986 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage94,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage91,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage87,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage84,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage80,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage71,986 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage65,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage52,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage44,934 miles

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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 CHL
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 CHL

What car is OU51 CHL?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 CHL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 CHL was 182,281 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 CHL passed its MOT?

OU51 CHL has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2024.

Is OU51 CHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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