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OU51 HLJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 207,010 miles on the clock, averaging 10,586 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 HLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,586

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year10,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 HLJ 52k91k130k168k207k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,010 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,001 miles
Since last MOT+15,584 miles
PASS
Mileage191,417 miles
Since last MOT+14,830 miles
PASS
Mileage176,587 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage162,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,798 miles
Since last MOT+12,551 miles
PASS
Mileage150,247 miles
Since last MOT+12,321 miles
PASS
Mileage137,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage126,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage119,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage112,851 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,850 miles
Since last MOT+17,085 miles
PASS
Mileage95,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage87,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,587 miles
PASS
Mileage78,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage71,193 miles
Since last MOT+43,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,912 miles
PASS
Mileage63,950 miles
Since last MOT+11,737 miles
PASS
Mileage52,213 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 HLJ

What car is OU51 HLJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 HLJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 HLJ was 207,010 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 HLJ passed its MOT?

OU51 HLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2021.

Is OU51 HLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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