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OU51 OTK

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 169,426 miles on the clock, averaging 8,793 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 OTK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,793

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,828
Average per year8,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OTK 31k66k100k135k169k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage165,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage158,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage151,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage142,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage135,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage127,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage118,397 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage109,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,083 miles
Since last MOT+13,286 miles
PASS
Mileage85,797 miles
Since last MOT+19,290 miles
PASS
Mileage66,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage57,628 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,159 miles
Since last MOT+18,738 miles
PASS
Mileage38,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage34,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage31,003 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 OTK
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 OTK

What car is OU51 OTK?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OTK?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OTK was 169,426 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OTK passed its MOT?

OU51 OTK has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2021.

Is OU51 OTK ULEZ compliant?

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

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