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OU51 OPH

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 142,096 miles on the clock, averaging 9,360 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 OPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,360

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 reading142,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OPH 53k75k97k120k142k '05'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,094 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,482 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage125,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,517 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage114,179 miles
Since last MOT+12,660 miles
PASS
Mileage101,519 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage92,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage83,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage76,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage73,366 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage64,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,630 miles
PASS
Mileage52,711 miles

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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

RegistrationOU51 OPH
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 OPH

What car is OU51 OPH?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OPH?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OPH was 142,096 miles, recorded on 28 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OPH passed its MOT?

OU51 OPH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2015.

Is OU51 OPH ULEZ compliant?

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

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