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OU51 OTD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 179,349 miles on the clock, averaging 9,366 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 OTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,366

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 reading179,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,681
Average per year9,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OTD 49k81k114k147k179k '05'19'14

Check OU51 OTD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage179,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage175,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage172,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage170,094 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage163,173 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage155,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage145,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage136,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,645 miles
PASS
Mileage127,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage116,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,096 miles
PASS
Mileage104,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,848 miles
Since last MOT+14,689 miles
PASS
Mileage76,159 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,155 miles
Since last MOT+20,268 miles
PASS
Mileage55,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage48,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 OTD

What car is OU51 OTD?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OTD?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OTD was 179,349 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OTD passed its MOT?

OU51 OTD has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 21 Oct 2019.

Is OU51 OTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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