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OU51 TDO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 79,785 miles on the clock, averaging 3,255 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 TDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,255

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-180
Average per year3,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TDO 55k61k67k73k80k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage75,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage73,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage69,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage64,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,382 miles
PASS
Mileage103,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage93,499 miles
Since last MOT+38,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,586 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TDO

What car is OU51 TDO?

OU51 TDO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 TDO?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TDO was 79,785 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TDO passed its MOT?

OU51 TDO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2013.

Is OU51 TDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 TDO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 TDO?

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