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OU51 FYW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 159,009 miles on the clock, averaging 8,866 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 FYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,866

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year8,866
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 FYW 57k82k108k133k159k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,009 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage152,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage145,412 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage137,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage127,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage118,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage110,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage102,690 miles
Since last MOT+12,703 miles
PASS
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,882 miles
PASS
Mileage79,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,326 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage56,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,594 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 FYW

What car is OU51 FYW?

OU51 FYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 FYW?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 FYW was 159,009 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 FYW passed its MOT?

OU51 FYW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2018.

Is OU51 FYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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