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OU51 TXE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 50,121 miles on the clock, averaging 2,745 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 TXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,745

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

Low mileage
Latest reading50,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,474
Average per year2,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TXE 13k22k32k41k50k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage45,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage42,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage40,308 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage34,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage31,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage28,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage24,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage20,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage16,160 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
PASS
Mileage15,810 miles
Since last MOT+657 miles
PASS
Mileage15,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage13,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TXE

What car is OU51 TXE?

OU51 TXE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 TXE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TXE was 50,121 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TXE passed its MOT?

OU51 TXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2019.

Is OU51 TXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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