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OU51 OSK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 158,044 miles on the clock, averaging 7,352 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OSK

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,352

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,044 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,775
Average per year7,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OSK 55k81k107k132k158k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,044 miles
Since last MOT+26,775 miles
PASS
Mileage131,269 miles
Since last MOT+14,482 miles
PASS
Mileage116,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,787 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage115,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage110,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage105,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage99,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage94,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage90,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage86,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage81,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage77,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage72,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage66,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,371 miles
PASS
Mileage55,157 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 OSK

What car is OU51 OSK?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OSK?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OSK was 158,044 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OSK passed its MOT?

OU51 OSK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2020.

Is OU51 OSK ULEZ compliant?

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

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