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OU51 EFL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 157,512 miles on the clock, averaging 8,899 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 EFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,899

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,512 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EFL 42k71k100k129k158k '06'19'14

Check OU51 EFL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage146,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage140,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage136,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage128,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage123,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,471 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage113,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,554 miles
PASS
Mileage102,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,021 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage84,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage73,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage63,369 miles
Since last MOT+21,159 miles
PASS
Mileage42,210 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,070 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 EFL

What car is OU51 EFL?

OU51 EFL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 EFL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EFL was 157,512 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EFL passed its MOT?

OU51 EFL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.

Is OU51 EFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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