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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 173,891 miles on the clock, averaging 9,451 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU51 VNW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,891 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,451 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 VNW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VNW
What car is OU51 VNW?
OU51 VNW is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 VNW?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 VNW was 173,891 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 VNW passed its MOT?
OU51 VNW has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.
Is OU51 VNW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VNW 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 VNW?
OU51 VNW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.