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OW51 XCM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

White Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourWhite
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 1600cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 156,182 miles on the clock, averaging 9,927 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OW51 XCM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,927

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,572
Average per year9,927
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW51 XCM 87k105k122k139k156k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage149,610 miles
Since last MOT+13,794 miles
PASS
Mileage135,816 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,608 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage124,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,815 miles
PASS
Mileage112,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage103,302 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage93,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage87,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,310 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 XCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OW51 XCM

What car is OW51 XCM?

OW51 XCM is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OW51 XCM?

The last recorded mileage for OW51 XCM was 156,182 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW51 XCM passed its MOT?

OW51 XCM has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is OW51 XCM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 XCM 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 XCM?

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