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OU51 OJR

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 117,109 miles on the clock, averaging 7,440 miles per year, around 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 OJR

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,440

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,315
Average per year7,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OJR 48k65k82k100k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage115,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,794 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage114,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,662 miles
PASS
Mileage101,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage87,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage73,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage66,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage61,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,125 miles
PASS
Mileage47,566 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 OJR

What car is OU51 OJR?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OJR?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OJR was 117,109 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OJR passed its MOT?

OU51 OJR has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2016.

Is OU51 OJR ULEZ compliant?

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

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