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OU51 URT

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 183,841 miles on the clock, averaging 15,638 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 URT

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,638

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,833
Average per year15,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 URT 48k82k116k150k184k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage176,008 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,006 miles
Since last MOT+19,335 miles
PASS
Mileage156,671 miles
Since last MOT+24,071 miles
PASS
Mileage132,600 miles
Since last MOT+15,826 miles
PASS
Mileage116,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,774 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage104,426 miles
Since last MOT+14,460 miles
PASS
Mileage89,966 miles
Since last MOT+28,263 miles
PASS
Mileage61,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage47,636 miles

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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 URT
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 URT

What car is OU51 URT?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 URT?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 URT was 183,841 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 URT passed its MOT?

OU51 URT has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2014.

Is OU51 URT ULEZ compliant?

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

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