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OU51 EER

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 184,231 miles on the clock, averaging 13,663 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 EER

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,663

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,231 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,663
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 EER 65k95k125k154k184k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage174,546 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,541 miles
Since last MOT+13,804 miles
PASS
Mileage160,737 miles
Since last MOT+13,694 miles
PASS
Mileage147,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage139,323 miles
Since last MOT+12,431 miles
PASS
Mileage126,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,892 miles
Since last MOT+15,108 miles
PASS
Mileage111,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage97,668 miles
Since last MOT+16,962 miles
PASS
Mileage80,706 miles
Since last MOT+15,584 miles
PASS
Mileage65,122 miles

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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 EER
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 EER

What car is OU51 EER?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EER?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EER was 184,231 miles, recorded on 26 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EER passed its MOT?

OU51 EER has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2015.

Is OU51 EER ULEZ compliant?

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

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