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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 225,803 miles on the clock, averaging 9,548 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 VHO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 225,803 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,485 |
| Average per year | 9,548 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 VHO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VHO
What car is OV53 VHO?
OV53 VHO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 VHO?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 VHO was 225,803 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 VHO passed its MOT?
OV53 VHO has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is OV53 VHO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 VHO 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 VHO?
OV53 VHO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.