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OU51 OXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 190,840 miles on the clock, averaging 11,682 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 OXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,682

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OXW 64k95k127k159k191k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,840 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage184,894 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage179,180 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,379 miles
PASS
Mileage169,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,873 miles
PASS
Mileage159,926 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage151,669 miles
Since last MOT+12,125 miles
PASS
Mileage139,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage128,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage122,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,146 miles
Since last MOT+17,970 miles
PASS
Mileage104,176 miles
Since last MOT+19,420 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,756 miles
Since last MOT+21,083 miles
PASS
Mileage63,673 miles

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

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About OU51 OXW

What car is OU51 OXW?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OXW?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OXW was 190,840 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OXW passed its MOT?

OU51 OXW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is OU51 OXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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