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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 92,741 miles on the clock, averaging 3,630 miles per year, well below 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 OU53 GMY
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 92,741 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,106 |
| Average per year | 3,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 GMY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 GMY
What car is OU53 GMY?
OU53 GMY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OU53 GMY?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 GMY was 92,741 miles, recorded on 17 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 GMY passed its MOT?
OU53 GMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2021.
Is OU53 GMY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 GMY 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 OU53 GMY?
OU53 GMY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.