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OW53 FJJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 134,271 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 FJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,445
Average per year5,983
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW53 FJJ 39k63k87k110k134k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage130,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage127,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage124,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage117,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage111,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage105,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage100,461 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage93,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage88,398 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage81,906 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage75,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage67,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage60,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage52,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage44,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage38,740 miles

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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

RegistrationOW53 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 FJJ

What car is OW53 FJJ?

OW53 FJJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 FJJ?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 FJJ was 134,271 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 FJJ passed its MOT?

OW53 FJJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2023.

Is OW53 FJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 FJJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW53 FJJ?

OW53 FJJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.