Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 174,062 miles on the clock, averaging 9,522 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 HD53 OSJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,062 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 OSJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 OSJ
What car is HD53 OSJ?
HD53 OSJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HD53 OSJ?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 OSJ was 174,062 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 OSJ passed its MOT?
HD53 OSJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2023.
Is HD53 OSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 OSJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HD53 OSJ?
HD53 OSJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.