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OU51 OYL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 105,292 miles on the clock, averaging 5,125 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,125

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,990
Average per year5,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OYL 41k57k73k89k105k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage97,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage88,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage81,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,954 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
PASS
Mileage66,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage58,505 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,494 miles
Since last MOT+15,565 miles
PASS
Mileage42,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage40,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 OYL

What car is OU51 OYL?

OU51 OYL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 OYL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OYL was 105,292 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OYL passed its MOT?

OU51 OYL has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2019.

Is OU51 OYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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