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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 164,546 miles on the clock, averaging 9,628 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 ODW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,546 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 9,628 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 ODW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 ODW
What car is OU53 ODW?
OU53 ODW is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 ODW?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 ODW was 164,546 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 ODW passed its MOT?
OU53 ODW has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2019.
Is OU53 ODW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 ODW 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 ODW?
OU53 ODW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.