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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,889 miles on the clock, averaging 9,563 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 FHZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,889 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,477 |
| Average per year | 9,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 FHZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 FHZ
What car is OW53 FHZ?
OW53 FHZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 FHZ?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 FHZ was 137,889 miles, recorded on 30 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 FHZ passed its MOT?
OW53 FHZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2018.
Is OW53 FHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 FHZ 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 OW53 FHZ?
OW53 FHZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.