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OU51 TYD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 176,118 miles on the clock, averaging 14,801 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 TYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,801

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,767
Average per year14,801
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 TYD 56k86k116k146k176k '06'14'11

Check OU51 TYD

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage176,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage168,351 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,349 miles
Since last MOT+942 miles
PASS
Mileage167,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,456 miles
PASS
Mileage155,951 miles
Since last MOT+19,783 miles
PASS
Mileage136,168 miles
Since last MOT+16,531 miles
PASS
Mileage119,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,705 miles
Since last MOT+14,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,317 miles
Since last MOT+16,197 miles
PASS
Mileage74,120 miles
Since last MOT+17,689 miles
PASS
Mileage56,431 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 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TYD

What car is OU51 TYD?

OU51 TYD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 TYD?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TYD was 176,118 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TYD passed its MOT?

OU51 TYD has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 5 Feb 2014.

Is OU51 TYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 TYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 TYD?

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