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 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 95,533 miles on the clock, averaging 3,456 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 WOA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 95,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,310 |
| Average per year | 3,456 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 WOA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WOA
What car is OV53 WOA?
OV53 WOA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 WOA?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 WOA was 95,533 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 WOA passed its MOT?
OV53 WOA has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2022.
Is OV53 WOA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 WOA 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 WOA?
OV53 WOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.