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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 129,432 miles on the clock, averaging 5,034 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 VGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,432 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,542 |
| Average per year | 5,034 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 VGZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 VGZ
What car is OU51 VGZ?
OU51 VGZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 VGZ?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 VGZ was 129,432 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 VGZ passed its MOT?
OU51 VGZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2021.
Is OU51 VGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VGZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 VGZ?
OU51 VGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.