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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 252,250 miles on the clock, averaging 9,207 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 OW51 JWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 252,250 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,837 |
| Average per year | 9,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | OW51 JWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OW51 JWU
What car is OW51 JWU?
OW51 JWU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OW51 JWU?
The last recorded mileage for OW51 JWU was 252,250 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW51 JWU passed its MOT?
OW51 JWU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Dec 2023.
Is OW51 JWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 JWU 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 OW51 JWU?
OW51 JWU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.