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 2009 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2459cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 278,295 miles on the clock, averaging 16,987 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for OU59 ELW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 278,295 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 51 |
| Average per year | 16,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)
Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).
Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)
Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).
ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)
Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).
Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)
Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU59 ELW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2459cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About OU59 ELW
What car is OU59 ELW?
OU59 ELW is an red Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2459cc). First registered in Oxford in 2009.
What is the mileage of OU59 ELW?
The last recorded mileage for OU59 ELW was 278,295 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU59 ELW passed its MOT?
OU59 ELW has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2024.
Is OU59 ELW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU59 ELW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OU59 ELW?
OU59 ELW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.