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OU51 FGV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 186,794 miles on the clock, averaging 8,554 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 FGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,554

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 reading186,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38,354
Average per year8,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 FGV 43k79k115k151k187k '06'22'13

Check OU51 FGV

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,794 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage148,440 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,424 miles
Since last MOT+21,563 miles
PASS
Mileage126,861 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,858 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage105,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage83,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage82,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,555 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage66,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage60,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage55,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage49,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage42,726 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 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 FGV

What car is OU51 FGV?

OU51 FGV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 FGV?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 FGV was 186,794 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 FGV passed its MOT?

OU51 FGV has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2022.

Is OU51 FGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 FGV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 FGV?

OU51 FGV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.