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OU51 DKL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 165,423 miles on the clock, averaging 10,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 DKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,241

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,822
Average per year10,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 DKL 73k96k119k142k165k '06'15'11

Check OU51 DKL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,423 miles
Since last MOT+15,822 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,601 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage140,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage135,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage130,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage121,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,049 miles
PASS
Mileage106,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage94,202 miles
Since last MOT+15,792 miles
PASS
Mileage78,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage73,098 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 DKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 DKL

What car is OU51 DKL?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 DKL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 DKL was 165,423 miles, recorded on 19 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 DKL passed its MOT?

OU51 DKL has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2015.

Is OU51 DKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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