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VX51 OVZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 261,306 miles on the clock, averaging 9,658 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 VX51 OVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,658

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,844
Average per year9,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 OVZ 93k135k177k219k261k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,306 miles
Since last MOT+13,844 miles
PASS
Mileage247,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage238,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,953 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage227,608 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,750 miles
PASS
Mileage215,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage204,553 miles
Since last MOT+11,727 miles
PASS
Mileage192,826 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,676 miles
Since last MOT+11,107 miles
PASS
Mileage181,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage170,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage163,440 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage155,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage150,131 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage143,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage135,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
PASS
Mileage125,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage116,665 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage107,725 miles
Since last MOT+14,774 miles
PASS
Mileage92,951 miles

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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

RegistrationVX51 OVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 OVZ

What car is VX51 OVZ?

VX51 OVZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VX51 OVZ?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 OVZ was 261,306 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 OVZ passed its MOT?

VX51 OVZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is VX51 OVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX51 OVZ 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 VX51 OVZ?

VX51 OVZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.