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OU51 FCF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 121,188 miles on the clock, averaging 8,952 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 FCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,952

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,946
Average per year8,952
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 FCF 27k51k74k98k121k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage113,242 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage100,898 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,894 miles
Since last MOT+10,510 miles
PASS
Mileage90,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage78,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,970 miles
Since last MOT+11,279 miles
PASS
Mileage67,691 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,921 miles
PASS
Mileage55,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage49,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage48,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage41,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage33,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,064 miles
PASS
Mileage27,220 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 FCF
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 FCF

What car is OU51 FCF?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 FCF?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 FCF was 121,188 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 FCF passed its MOT?

OU51 FCF has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2016.

Is OU51 FCF ULEZ compliant?

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

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