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OU51 HPA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 114,037 miles on the clock, averaging 4,793 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 HPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,793

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-2
Average per year4,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 HPA 42k60k78k96k114k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,037 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,039 miles
Since last MOT+20,106 miles
PASS
Mileage93,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage90,766 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage90,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage89,089 miles
Since last MOT+441 miles
PASS
Mileage88,648 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage87,929 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage87,302 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
PASS
Mileage86,584 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage85,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage82,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage74,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage66,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage59,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage51,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage42,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 HPA

What car is OU51 HPA?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 HPA?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 HPA was 114,037 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 HPA passed its MOT?

OU51 HPA has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is OU51 HPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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