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OU51 TSX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 173,930 miles on the clock, averaging 13,046 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 TSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,046

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,383
Average per year13,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TSX 59k88k117k145k174k '05'14'09

Check OU51 TSX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,331 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+17,326 miles
PASS
Mileage129,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,853 miles
Since last MOT+16,004 miles
PASS
Mileage113,849 miles
Since last MOT+17,274 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,562 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,702 miles
PASS
Mileage59,311 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 TSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TSX

What car is OU51 TSX?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 TSX?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TSX was 173,930 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TSX passed its MOT?

OU51 TSX has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Jul 2014.

Is OU51 TSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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