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OU51 USY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 117,725 miles on the clock, averaging 7,914 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 USY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,914

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 reading117,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year723
Average per year7,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 USY 29k52k74k96k118k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,725 miles
Since last MOT+723 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,361 miles
PASS
Mileage105,641 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,590 miles
Since last MOT+10,497 miles
PASS
Mileage95,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage86,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage77,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,716 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage68,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage59,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage46,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage36,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage29,452 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 USY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 USY

What car is OU51 USY?

OU51 USY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 USY?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 USY was 117,725 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 USY passed its MOT?

OU51 USY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is OU51 USY ULEZ compliant?

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

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