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OV53 HNL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 99,252 miles on the clock, averaging 4,118 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 HNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,118

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,450
Average per year4,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 HNL 29k47k64k82k99k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage94,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,766 miles
PASS
Mileage93,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage90,148 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage88,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage86,123 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage84,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage82,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage78,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage75,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage72,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage69,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage67,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage55,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage50,251 miles
Since last MOT+13,198 miles
PASS
Mileage37,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage29,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV53 HNL

What car is OV53 HNL?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 HNL?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 HNL was 99,252 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 HNL passed its MOT?

OV53 HNL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2023.

Is OV53 HNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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