Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 154,396 miles on the clock, averaging 8,828 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 OOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,396 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,131 |
| Average per year | 8,828 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 OOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 OOW
What car is OU51 OOW?
OU51 OOW is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 OOW?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 OOW was 154,396 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 OOW passed its MOT?
OU51 OOW has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jul 2019.
Is OU51 OOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 OOW 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 OOW?
OU51 OOW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.