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OU51 UNY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 125,464 miles on the clock, averaging 4,261 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 UNY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,261

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,464 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 UNY 40k61k83k104k125k '05'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage123,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage121,682 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage118,669 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage116,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage112,250 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage110,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage106,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage105,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage101,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage97,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,749 miles
PASS
Mileage89,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage85,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage82,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage78,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage69,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage62,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage54,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,550 miles
Since last MOT+18,863 miles
PASS
Mileage39,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 UNY

What car is OU51 UNY?

OU51 UNY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 UNY?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 UNY was 125,464 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 UNY passed its MOT?

OU51 UNY has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is OU51 UNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 UNY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 UNY?

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