Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 156,239 miles on the clock, averaging 9,588 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for OU51 EAP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,239 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 372 |
| Average per year | 9,588 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 EAP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 EAP
What car is OU51 EAP?
OU51 EAP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 EAP?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 EAP was 156,239 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 EAP passed its MOT?
OU51 EAP has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2018.
Is OU51 EAP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 EAP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OU51 EAP?
OU51 EAP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.