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OU51 EPA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 181,017 miles on the clock, averaging 9,270 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 EPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,270

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 reading181,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year740
Average per year9,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EPA 40k75k110k146k181k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,017 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,277 miles
Since last MOT+16,843 miles
PASS
Mileage163,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,434 miles
Since last MOT+16,462 miles
PASS
Mileage146,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,972 miles
Since last MOT+17,307 miles
PASS
Mileage129,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
PASS
Mileage120,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,569 miles
PASS
Mileage110,507 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,439 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage102,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage97,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage89,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage81,195 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage72,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage64,779 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage57,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage48,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage39,879 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 EPA

What car is OU51 EPA?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EPA?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EPA was 181,017 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EPA passed its MOT?

OU51 EPA has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is OU51 EPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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