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OU51 EBZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 170,156 miles on the clock, averaging 8,026 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 EBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,026

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,156 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EBZ 51k81k110k140k170k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage159,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,775 miles
PASS
Mileage149,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,524 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage139,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage128,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage117,470 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage105,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage100,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage93,300 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage84,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage77,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage73,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage70,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage67,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage62,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,551 miles
Since last MOT+11,924 miles
PASS
Mileage50,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 EBZ

What car is OU51 EBZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EBZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EBZ was 170,156 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EBZ passed its MOT?

OU51 EBZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2020.

Is OU51 EBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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