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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 129,563 miles on the clock, averaging 7,365 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 TJZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,563 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,365 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 TJZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 TJZ
What car is OV53 TJZ?
OV53 TJZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 TJZ?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 TJZ was 129,563 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 TJZ passed its MOT?
OV53 TJZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2020.
Is OV53 TJZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 TJZ 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 TJZ?
OV53 TJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.