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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 80,416 miles on the clock, averaging 4,426 miles per year, well 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 WXJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,416 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,213 |
| Average per year | 4,426 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 WXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 WXJ
What car is OU53 WXJ?
OU53 WXJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 WXJ?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 WXJ was 80,416 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 WXJ passed its MOT?
OU53 WXJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2021.
Is OU53 WXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 WXJ 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 WXJ?
OU53 WXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.