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OU51 VLE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBeige
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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 120,104 miles on the clock, averaging 5,260 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 VLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,260

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,104 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,304
Average per year5,260
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 VLE 54k70k87k104k120k '06'19'13

Check OU51 VLE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage118,800 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage110,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,402 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage99,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage93,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage89,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage84,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage78,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage72,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage68,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage63,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage59,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage53,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 VLE

What car is OU51 VLE?

OU51 VLE is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 VLE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 VLE was 120,104 miles, recorded on 18 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 VLE passed its MOT?

OU51 VLE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2019.

Is OU51 VLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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