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OU51 VLB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 115,038 miles on the clock, averaging 8,156 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 VLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,038
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
8,156

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,038 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,156
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 VLB 35k55k75k95k115k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage111,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,562 miles
Since last MOT+11,026 miles
PASS
Mileage100,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage89,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage82,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage72,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,946 miles
PASS
Mileage59,758 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage49,378 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage35,414 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 VLB

What car is OU51 VLB?

OU51 VLB is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 VLB?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 VLB was 115,038 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 VLB passed its MOT?

OU51 VLB has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2015.

Is OU51 VLB ULEZ compliant?

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

OU51 VLB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.