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 Diesel 1896cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 35,399 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 JJY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 35,399 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU53 JJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 JJY
What car is OU53 JJY?
OU53 JJY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 JJY?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 JJY was 35,399 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2006 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 JJY passed its MOT?
OU53 JJY has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Sep 2006.
Is OU53 JJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 JJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OU53 JJY?
OU53 JJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.