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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 158,431 miles on the clock, averaging 7,563 miles per year, around 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 DU53 OSY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,431 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DU53 OSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 OSY
What car is DU53 OSY?
DU53 OSY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 OSY?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 OSY was 158,431 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 OSY passed its MOT?
DU53 OSY has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2023.
Is DU53 OSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 OSY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DU53 OSY?
DU53 OSY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.