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OU51 OJA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 164,589 miles on the clock, averaging 11,831 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,831

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 reading164,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,360
Average per year11,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OJA 52k80k108k136k165k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,360 miles
PASS
Mileage152,229 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
PASS
Mileage138,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage129,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
PASS
Mileage119,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage112,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage105,949 miles
Since last MOT+16,713 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,236 miles
Since last MOT+19,667 miles
PASS
Mileage69,569 miles
Since last MOT+13,724 miles
PASS
Mileage55,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage51,575 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 OJA

What car is OU51 OJA?

OU51 OJA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 OJA?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OJA was 164,589 miles, recorded on 20 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OJA passed its MOT?

OU51 OJA has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2016.

Is OU51 OJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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