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OW51 BFO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 76,987 miles on the clock, averaging 2,909 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OW51 BFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,987 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW51 BFO 20k34k49k63k77k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage73,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage70,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage68,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage62,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage58,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage54,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage50,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage47,551 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage43,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage39,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage34,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage27,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage24,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage22,042 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage21,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage20,280 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 BFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OW51 BFO

What car is OW51 BFO?

OW51 BFO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OW51 BFO?

The last recorded mileage for OW51 BFO was 76,987 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW51 BFO passed its MOT?

OW51 BFO has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is OW51 BFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 BFO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW51 BFO?

OW51 BFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.