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OU51 OMY

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 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 188,062 miles on the clock, averaging 7,873 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,062
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,873

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,062 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OMY 42k79k115k152k188k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage183,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage177,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage170,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage163,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage159,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage154,030 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage147,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage142,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage131,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage128,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage123,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage115,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,628 miles
PASS
Mileage108,305 miles
Since last MOT+14,281 miles
PASS
Mileage94,024 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,990 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,774 miles
Since last MOT+15,108 miles
PASS
Mileage78,666 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage68,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,775 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage55,621 miles
Since last MOT+13,427 miles
PASS
Mileage42,194 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OMY
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 OMY

What car is OU51 OMY?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OMY?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OMY was 188,062 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OMY passed its MOT?

OU51 OMY has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2025.

Is OU51 OMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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