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OU53 LYY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 94,864 miles on the clock, averaging 3,345 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 LYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,345

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year94
Average per year3,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LYY 29k45k62k78k95k '06'26'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,864 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage94,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage93,646 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
PASS
Mileage93,054 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage92,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage90,806 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage88,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage81,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage77,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage73,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage62,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage56,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,967 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage48,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage42,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,245 miles
Since last MOT+13,703 miles
PASS
Mileage28,542 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 LYY

What car is OU53 LYY?

OU53 LYY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 LYY?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LYY was 94,864 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LYY passed its MOT?

OU53 LYY has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is OU53 LYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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