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OU51 OUK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 153,265 miles on the clock, averaging 7,667 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 OUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,667

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,619
Average per year7,667
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 OUK 56k80k105k129k153k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,265 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
PASS
Mileage141,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage136,134 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage126,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage119,642 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,641 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage110,019 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,018 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage99,604 miles
Since last MOT+10,074 miles
PASS
Mileage89,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage81,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,889 miles
PASS
Mileage72,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage66,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
PASS
Mileage56,119 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 OUK
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 OUK

What car is OU51 OUK?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OUK?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OUK was 153,265 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OUK passed its MOT?

OU51 OUK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2019.

Is OU51 OUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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