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OU51 TXV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 173,411 miles on the clock, averaging 8,455 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 TXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,455

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,411 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TXV 73k98k123k148k173k '05'17'11

Check OU51 TXV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage166,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage160,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage153,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage133,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,801 miles
Since last MOT+14,792 miles
PASS
Mileage119,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,009 miles
Since last MOT+12,854 miles
PASS
Mileage106,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage95,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage90,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage83,445 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 TXV

What car is OU51 TXV?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 TXV?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TXV was 173,411 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TXV passed its MOT?

OU51 TXV has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2017.

Is OU51 TXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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