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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 12 (50% pass rate). It has 129,067 miles on the clock, averaging 6,908 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 PXK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,067 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,908 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | OV53 PXK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 PXK
What car is OV53 PXK?
OV53 PXK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 PXK?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 PXK was 129,067 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 PXK passed its MOT?
OV53 PXK has had 24 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (12 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2019.
Is OV53 PXK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 PXK 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 OV53 PXK?
OV53 PXK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.