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OU51 UXO

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 117,433 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 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 UXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,394
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 UXO 39k59k78k98k117k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,394 miles
PASS
Mileage105,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
PASS
Mileage95,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage88,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage79,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage69,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage62,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage47,683 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage39,242 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,241 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UXO
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 UXO

What car is OU51 UXO?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 UXO?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 UXO was 117,433 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 UXO passed its MOT?

OU51 UXO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2016.

Is OU51 UXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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