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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 108,240 miles on the clock, averaging 6,073 miles per year, 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 NBA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,240 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,517 |
| Average per year | 6,073 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 NBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 NBA
What car is OU53 NBA?
OU53 NBA is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OU53 NBA?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 NBA was 108,240 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 NBA passed its MOT?
OU53 NBA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2020.
Is OU53 NBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 NBA 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 NBA?
OU53 NBA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.