Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 189,041 miles on the clock, averaging 8,486 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 UVS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,041 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,486 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU51 UVS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 UVS
What car is OU51 UVS?
OU51 UVS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 UVS?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 UVS was 189,041 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 UVS passed its MOT?
OU51 UVS has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2022.
Is OU51 UVS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 UVS 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 UVS?
OU51 UVS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.