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OU51 EJG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 100,832 miles on the clock, averaging 4,735 miles per year, well below 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 EJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,735

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EJG 31k49k66k83k101k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,832 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,831 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage100,002 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,147 miles
PASS
Mileage98,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage97,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage95,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,667 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage90,032 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,030 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage89,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
PASS
Mileage85,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage84,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage60,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,861 miles
Since last MOT+14,502 miles
PASS
Mileage46,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage40,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage31,486 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 EJG

What car is OU51 EJG?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EJG?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EJG was 100,832 miles, recorded on 28 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EJG passed its MOT?

OU51 EJG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2021.

Is OU51 EJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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