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OV53 UZA

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 2003 Volkswagen Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 5 (44% pass rate). It has 112,218 miles on the clock, averaging 6,546 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 UZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
44%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,546

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,218 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,546
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 UZA 64k76k88k100k112k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage104,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage81,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage64,442 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 UZA

What car is OV53 UZA?

OV53 UZA is an green Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 UZA?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UZA was 112,218 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UZA passed its MOT?

OV53 UZA has had 9 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (4 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2014.

Is OV53 UZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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