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OU51 EPJ

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 173,447 miles on the clock, averaging 6,954 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 EPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,954

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading173,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year6,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 EPJ 54k84k114k144k173k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,447 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,416 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage158,090 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,053 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage146,080 miles
Since last MOT+15,152 miles
PASS
Mileage130,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,043 miles
PASS
Mileage122,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage118,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage114,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage110,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage105,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage101,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage93,263 miles
Since last MOT+11,979 miles
PASS
Mileage81,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage75,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,410 miles
PASS
Mileage61,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage59,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage56,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage54,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,465 miles

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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 EPJ
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 EPJ

What car is OU51 EPJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 EPJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 EPJ was 173,447 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 EPJ passed its MOT?

OU51 EPJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2022.

Is OU51 EPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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