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OU51 OTP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 169,000 miles on the clock, averaging 10,191 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,000
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
10,191

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,131
Average per year10,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OTP 34k68k101k135k169k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage162,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage155,012 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage142,423 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage130,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,423 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,937 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage119,576 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,560 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage109,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage99,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,881 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
Mileage86,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,112 miles
Since last MOT+17,833 miles
PASS
Mileage68,279 miles
Since last MOT+15,168 miles
PASS
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage51,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage38,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage37,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage33,814 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 OTP

What car is OU51 OTP?

OU51 OTP is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 OTP?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OTP was 169,000 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OTP passed its MOT?

OU51 OTP has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2019.

Is OU51 OTP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 OTP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU51 OTP?

OU51 OTP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.