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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 104,010 miles on the clock, averaging 5,661 miles per year, below 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 VCV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,010 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,808 |
| Average per year | 5,661 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 VCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 VCV
What car is OU51 VCV?
OU51 VCV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 VCV?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 VCV was 104,010 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 VCV passed its MOT?
OU51 VCV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 5 Feb 2018.
Is OU51 VCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VCV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 VCV?
OU51 VCV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.