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OU51 OHL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 146,875 miles on the clock, averaging 10,780 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,780

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,053
Average per year10,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OHL 53k76k100k123k147k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,053 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,822 miles
Since last MOT+16,522 miles
PASS
Mileage118,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage113,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,137 miles
PASS
Mileage106,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,414 miles
PASS
Mileage96,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage88,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage82,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,402 miles
PASS
Mileage67,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,906 miles
PASS
Mileage52,707 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 OHL

What car is OU51 OHL?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OHL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OHL was 146,875 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OHL passed its MOT?

OU51 OHL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2014.

Is OU51 OHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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