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OW53 FNR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 156,695 miles on the clock, averaging 8,909 miles per year, around 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 OW53 FNR

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,909

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year954
Average per year8,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 FNR 27k60k92k124k157k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,695 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
PASS
Mileage155,741 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage143,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage136,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage127,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage118,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,240 miles
Since last MOT+14,204 miles
PASS
Mileage96,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage85,221 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage71,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage60,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage53,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage43,470 miles
Since last MOT+16,274 miles
PASS
Mileage27,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 FNR

What car is OW53 FNR?

OW53 FNR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 FNR?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 FNR was 156,695 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 FNR passed its MOT?

OW53 FNR has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is OW53 FNR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 FNR 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 FNR?

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