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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 175,904 miles on the clock, averaging 8,889 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 VGC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,904 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,889 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 VGC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 VGC
What car is OV53 VGC?
OV53 VGC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 VGC?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 VGC was 175,904 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 VGC passed its MOT?
OV53 VGC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2020.
Is OV53 VGC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 VGC 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 VGC?
OV53 VGC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.