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 Petrol 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 113,882 miles on the clock, averaging 9,083 miles per year, above 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 NBE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 113,882 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 205 |
| Average per year | 9,083 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 NBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 NBE
What car is OU53 NBE?
OU53 NBE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 NBE?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 NBE was 113,882 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 NBE passed its MOT?
OU53 NBE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.
Is OU53 NBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 NBE 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 NBE?
OU53 NBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.