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OU51 EAG

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 227,865 miles on the clock, averaging 11,914 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 EAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,914

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,865 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EAG 44k90k136k182k228k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage220,882 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage220,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,871 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage220,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage219,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,312 miles
Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
Mileage205,445 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,206 miles
Since last MOT+27,724 miles
PASS
Mileage177,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,482 miles
Since last MOT+31,548 miles
PASS
Mileage145,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,138 miles
Since last MOT+25,851 miles
PASS
Mileage118,287 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage107,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage102,998 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage91,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,874 miles
Since last MOT+12,614 miles
PASS
Mileage79,260 miles
Since last MOT+19,448 miles
PASS
Mileage59,812 miles
Since last MOT+15,447 miles
PASS
Mileage44,365 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 EAG
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 EAG

What car is OU51 EAG?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EAG?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EAG was 227,865 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EAG passed its MOT?

OU51 EAG has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2021.

Is OU51 EAG ULEZ compliant?

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

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