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OU51 EOL

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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 151,301 miles on the clock, averaging 16,253 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 EOL

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
16,253

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,301 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EOL 37k66k94k123k151k '05'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,301 miles
Since last MOT+28,291 miles
PASS
Mileage123,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,010 miles
Since last MOT+36,815 miles
PASS
Mileage86,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,195 miles
Since last MOT+19,853 miles
PASS
Mileage66,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage57,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage55,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage50,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,937 miles
PASS
Mileage37,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EOL
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 EOL

What car is OU51 EOL?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EOL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EOL was 151,301 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EOL passed its MOT?

OU51 EOL has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2012.

Is OU51 EOL ULEZ compliant?

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

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