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OU53 GMO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 160,601 miles on the clock, averaging 7,616 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 GMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,616

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,447
Average per year7,616
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU53 GMO 111k124k136k148k161k '07'13'10

Check OU53 GMO

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage148,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage140,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage130,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage120,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage111,456 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 GMO

What car is OU53 GMO?

OU53 GMO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 GMO?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 GMO was 160,601 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 GMO passed its MOT?

OU53 GMO has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2013.

Is OU53 GMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 GMO 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 OU53 GMO?

OU53 GMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.