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OV53 WNH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 78,994 miles on the clock, averaging 3,284 miles per year, well below 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 WNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,284

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,605
Average per year3,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 WNH 21k36k50k65k79k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage77,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage73,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage69,935 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage66,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage62,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage57,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage52,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage49,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage45,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage43,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,511 miles
Since last MOT+538 miles
PASS
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage40,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage36,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage33,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage29,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage26,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,130 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 WNH

What car is OV53 WNH?

OV53 WNH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 WNH?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 WNH was 78,994 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 WNH passed its MOT?

OV53 WNH has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2024.

Is OV53 WNH ULEZ compliant?

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

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