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OU51 FLZ

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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 189,016 miles on the clock, averaging 8,620 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 FLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,620

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 FLZ 54k87k121k155k189k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,016 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage186,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage184,054 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage179,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,673 miles
PASS
Mileage171,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage160,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,625 miles
PASS
Mileage136,273 miles
Since last MOT+19,010 miles
PASS
Mileage117,263 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
PASS
Mileage104,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage97,599 miles
Since last MOT+12,319 miles
PASS
Mileage85,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage78,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage73,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage63,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage53,572 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 FLZ
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 FLZ

What car is OU51 FLZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 FLZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 FLZ was 189,016 miles, recorded on 4 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 FLZ passed its MOT?

OU51 FLZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2022.

Is OU51 FLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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