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OV54 XBZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 97,054 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 miles per year, 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 OV54 XBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,054 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV54 XBZ 10k32k54k75k97k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage90,670 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage77,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage73,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage68,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage63,566 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage59,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage53,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage46,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage40,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage32,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage17,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,066 miles
PASS
Mileage15,817 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage15,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage14,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage12,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,396 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About OV54 XBZ

What car is OV54 XBZ?

OV54 XBZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OV54 XBZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV54 XBZ was 97,054 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV54 XBZ passed its MOT?

OV54 XBZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2024.

Is OV54 XBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV54 XBZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV54 XBZ?

OV54 XBZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.