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 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 88,044 miles on the clock, averaging 5,394 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 VEP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,044 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,546 |
| Average per year | 5,394 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 VEP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VEP
What car is OU51 VEP?
OU51 VEP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 VEP?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 VEP was 88,044 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 VEP passed its MOT?
OU51 VEP has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Sep 2015.
Is OU51 VEP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VEP 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 VEP?
OU51 VEP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.