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OW53 GPK

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 79,819 miles on the clock, averaging 5,606 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 OW53 GPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,606

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 reading79,819 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 GPK 27k41k54k67k80k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage78,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage75,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage69,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage64,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,375 miles
PASS
Mileage39,031 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
PASS
Mileage38,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage35,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage27,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 GPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 GPK

What car is OW53 GPK?

OW53 GPK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 GPK?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 GPK was 79,819 miles, recorded on 13 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 GPK passed its MOT?

OW53 GPK has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2016.

Is OW53 GPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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