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OU51 EAA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 115,541 miles on the clock, averaging 9,529 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 EAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,529

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 reading115,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,865
Average per year9,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EAA 48k65k82k99k116k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage107,676 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage99,713 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage93,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage85,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage80,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,347 miles
Since last MOT+25,465 miles
PASS
Mileage64,882 miles
Since last MOT+16,728 miles
PASS
Mileage48,154 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 EAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 EAA

What car is OU51 EAA?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EAA?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EAA was 115,541 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EAA passed its MOT?

OU51 EAA has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2012.

Is OU51 EAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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