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OV53 GFG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 94,126 miles on the clock, averaging 8,668 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 GFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,668

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,126 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,668
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 GFG 28k44k61k77k94k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage89,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage82,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage72,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage63,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage55,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage50,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,325 miles
PASS
Mileage37,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage27,583 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 GFG

What car is OV53 GFG?

OV53 GFG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 GFG?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 GFG was 94,126 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 GFG passed its MOT?

OV53 GFG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2014.

Is OV53 GFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 GFG 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 OV53 GFG?

OV53 GFG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.