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OU51 OTN

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 147,329 miles on the clock, averaging 11,176 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 OTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,176

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,616
Average per year11,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OTN 36k64k91k119k147k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage143,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage139,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage134,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage129,032 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage117,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,873 miles
PASS
Mileage104,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,262 miles
Since last MOT+13,228 miles
PASS
Mileage91,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,034 miles
Since last MOT+17,004 miles
PASS
Mileage74,030 miles
Since last MOT+18,055 miles
PASS
Mileage55,975 miles
Since last MOT+20,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,582 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 OTN
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 OTN

What car is OU51 OTN?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OTN?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OTN was 147,329 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OTN passed its MOT?

OU51 OTN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2016.

Is OU51 OTN ULEZ compliant?

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

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