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OU51 ORY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 122,730 miles on the clock, averaging 7,759 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 ORY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,759

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 reading122,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,527
Average per year7,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 ORY 14k41k68k96k123k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,730 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage111,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage105,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage100,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,214 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage90,021 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage79,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage70,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,484 miles
PASS
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage49,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage42,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage33,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage25,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage15,522 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
PASS
Mileage15,192 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage14,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ORY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 ORY

What car is OU51 ORY?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 ORY?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 ORY was 122,730 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 ORY passed its MOT?

OU51 ORY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2019.

Is OU51 ORY ULEZ compliant?

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

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