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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 147,117 miles on the clock, averaging 10,365 miles per year, above 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 UYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,117 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,365 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 UYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 UYJ
What car is OU51 UYJ?
OU51 UYJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 UYJ?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 UYJ was 147,117 miles, recorded on 26 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 UYJ passed its MOT?
OU51 UYJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2015.
Is OU51 UYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 UYJ 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 UYJ?
OU51 UYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.