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OU51 VPW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 252,978 miles on the clock, averaging 19,197 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 VPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
252,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
19,197

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 reading252,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,048
Average per year19,197
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 VPW 80k123k166k210k253k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage252,978 miles
Since last MOT+22,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,930 miles
Since last MOT+15,715 miles
PASS
Mileage215,215 miles
Since last MOT+16,371 miles
PASS
Mileage198,844 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage182,825 miles
Since last MOT+17,990 miles
PASS
Mileage164,835 miles
Since last MOT+22,557 miles
PASS
Mileage142,278 miles
Since last MOT+22,364 miles
PASS
Mileage119,914 miles
Since last MOT+20,972 miles
PASS
Mileage98,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,942 miles
Since last MOT+19,202 miles
PASS
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,740 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 VPW

What car is OU51 VPW?

OU51 VPW is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 VPW?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 VPW was 252,978 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 VPW passed its MOT?

OU51 VPW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2014.

Is OU51 VPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 VPW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, 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 VPW?

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