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OU51 HUV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 186,899 miles on the clock, averaging 5,855 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 HUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,847
Average per year5,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 HUV 73k101k130k158k187k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage181,052 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
PASS
Mileage171,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,648 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage160,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage151,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage142,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage135,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage125,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage115,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage106,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage96,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,970 miles
PASS
Mileage82,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage75,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage72,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage66,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage57,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,559 miles
PASS
Mileage91,105 miles
Since last MOT+51,080 miles
PASS
Mileage40,025 miles
PASS
Mileage72,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 HUV

What car is OU51 HUV?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 HUV?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 HUV was 186,899 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 HUV passed its MOT?

OU51 HUV has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2026.

Is OU51 HUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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