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OU51 FET

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 78,683 miles on the clock, averaging 2,792 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 FET

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,792

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,775
Average per year2,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 FET 28k40k53k66k79k '05'23'16

Check OU51 FET

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage75,908 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage74,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage70,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage67,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage64,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage59,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage55,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage53,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage50,248 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage46,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,968 miles
PASS
Mileage44,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage41,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage35,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,595 miles
PASS
Mileage31,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage27,665 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 FET

What car is OU51 FET?

OU51 FET is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 FET?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 FET was 78,683 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 FET passed its MOT?

OU51 FET has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2023.

Is OU51 FET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 FET is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU51 FET?

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