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OU51 EOB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 161,952 miles on the clock, averaging 10,483 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 EOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,483

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,952 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,483
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 EOB 63k88k112k137k162k '06'16'11

Check OU51 EOB

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,952 miles
Since last MOT+12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage149,603 miles
Since last MOT+16,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,996 miles
Since last MOT+13,939 miles
PASS
Mileage119,057 miles
Since last MOT+11,093 miles
PASS
Mileage107,964 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage102,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage96,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,859 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage88,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage79,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage70,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage62,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,800 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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About OU51 EOB

What car is OU51 EOB?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EOB?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EOB was 161,952 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EOB passed its MOT?

OU51 EOB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2016.

Is OU51 EOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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