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OU51 EFP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 140,541 miles on the clock, averaging 9,285 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 EFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,285

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 reading140,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year94
Average per year9,285
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 EFP 38k64k89k115k141k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,541 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage132,097 miles
Since last MOT+466 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage123,576 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage116,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage107,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage99,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage91,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,174 miles
PASS
Mileage83,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage73,767 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage63,074 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage50,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage38,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 EFP

What car is OU51 EFP?

OU51 EFP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 EFP?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EFP was 140,541 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EFP passed its MOT?

OU51 EFP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is OU51 EFP ULEZ compliant?

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

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