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OU51 TXM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 189,534 miles on the clock, averaging 11,360 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 TXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,360

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year11,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TXM 38k76k114k152k190k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,534 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage180,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,734 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage167,755 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,750 miles
Since last MOT+21,969 miles
PASS
Mileage145,781 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,698 miles
Since last MOT+12,384 miles
PASS
Mileage133,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage117,415 miles
Since last MOT+12,969 miles
PASS
Mileage104,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,446 miles
Since last MOT+21,556 miles
PASS
Mileage82,890 miles
Since last MOT+14,183 miles
PASS
Mileage68,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage65,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage57,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage49,237 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
PASS
Mileage48,982 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage37,847 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TXM

What car is OU51 TXM?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 TXM?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TXM was 189,534 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TXM passed its MOT?

OU51 TXM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2019.

Is OU51 TXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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