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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 174,575 miles on the clock, averaging 6,998 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 EBC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 174,575 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,021 |
| Average per year | 6,998 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU51 EBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 EBC
What car is OU51 EBC?
OU51 EBC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 EBC?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 EBC was 174,575 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 EBC passed its MOT?
OU51 EBC has had 14 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (14 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2019.
Is OU51 EBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 EBC 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 EBC?
OU51 EBC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.