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OV53 PLZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 184,620 miles on the clock, averaging 8,325 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 PLZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
184,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,325

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,525
Average per year8,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 PLZ 25k65k105k145k185k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage181,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,748 miles
PASS
Mileage169,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage164,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage156,962 miles
Since last MOT+24,880 miles
PASS
Mileage132,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage127,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage121,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage115,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage111,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage105,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage99,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage87,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage83,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+16,082 miles
PASS
Mileage39,473 miles
Since last MOT+14,904 miles
PASS
Mileage24,569 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 PLZ

What car is OV53 PLZ?

OV53 PLZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OV53 PLZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 PLZ was 184,620 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 PLZ passed its MOT?

OV53 PLZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is OV53 PLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 PLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV53 PLZ?

OV53 PLZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.