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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 141,471 miles on the clock, averaging 6,617 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU51 VBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,617 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 VBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 VBM
What car is OU51 VBM?
OU51 VBM is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 VBM?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 VBM was 141,471 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 VBM passed its MOT?
OU51 VBM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.
Is OU51 VBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VBM 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 VBM?
OU51 VBM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.