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OU51 VGV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 131,645 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 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 VGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,645 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 VGV 37k61k84k108k132k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage118,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage109,401 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage86,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage73,553 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage61,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage53,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage47,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage36,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 VGV

What car is OU51 VGV?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 VGV?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 VGV was 131,645 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 VGV passed its MOT?

OU51 VGV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2015.

Is OU51 VGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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