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OU53 LVX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 105,441 miles on the clock, averaging 6,037 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 LVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,037

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,441 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LVX 30k49k68k87k105k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage97,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage93,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage88,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage84,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,045 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage81,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage78,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage74,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage70,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage51,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage44,857 miles
Since last MOT+14,656 miles
PASS
Mileage30,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 LVX

What car is OU53 LVX?

OU53 LVX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 LVX?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LVX was 105,441 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LVX passed its MOT?

OU53 LVX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is OU53 LVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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