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OU51 KWS

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 169,840 miles on the clock, averaging 7,685 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 KWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,685

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 reading169,840 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 KWS 84k105k127k148k170k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage160,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage157,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage152,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage149,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage146,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage139,234 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,232 miles
Since last MOT+23,234 miles
PASS
Mileage115,998 miles
Since last MOT+14,230 miles
PASS
Mileage101,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage94,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage83,991 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 KWS

What car is OU51 KWS?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 KWS?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 KWS was 169,840 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 KWS passed its MOT?

OU51 KWS has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.

Is OU51 KWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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