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OU51 ORS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 108,416 miles on the clock, averaging 7,812 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 ORS

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,812

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 reading108,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 ORS 22k44k65k87k108k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage106,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage99,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage93,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage85,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage80,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage72,386 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage65,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage58,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage49,515 miles
Since last MOT+13,772 miles
PASS
Mileage35,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,651 miles
PASS
Mileage22,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,092 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 ORS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 ORS

What car is OU51 ORS?

OU51 ORS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 ORS?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 ORS was 108,416 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 ORS passed its MOT?

OU51 ORS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2017.

Is OU51 ORS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 ORS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 ORS?

OU51 ORS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.