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OU51 OVS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 194,298 miles on the clock, averaging 7,857 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 OVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,857

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading194,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year195
Average per year7,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OVS 104k127k149k172k194k '07'18'13

Check OU51 OVS

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,298 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
PASS
Mileage194,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage190,163 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage186,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage178,390 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage175,651 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage167,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage159,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,419 miles
Since last MOT+12,787 miles
PASS
Mileage146,632 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage136,164 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage128,092 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage117,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,241 miles
PASS
Mileage104,304 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 OVS

What car is OU51 OVS?

OU51 OVS is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 OVS?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OVS was 194,298 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OVS passed its MOT?

OU51 OVS has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2018.

Is OU51 OVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 OVS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 OVS?

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