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OW53 HAX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 212,411 miles on the clock, averaging 10,686 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 HAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,686

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,686
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 HAX 19k67k116k164k212k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,411 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,408 miles
Since last MOT+26,583 miles
PASS
Mileage185,825 miles
Since last MOT+13,399 miles
PASS
Mileage172,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage170,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage164,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,893 miles
PASS
Mileage153,025 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage141,933 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,065 miles
PASS
Mileage128,842 miles
Since last MOT+16,629 miles
PASS
Mileage112,213 miles
Since last MOT+16,861 miles
PASS
Mileage95,352 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage86,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage81,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage78,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage73,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage56,862 miles
Since last MOT+12,472 miles
PASS
Mileage44,390 miles
Since last MOT+13,026 miles
PASS
Mileage31,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,350 miles
PASS
Mileage19,014 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 HAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 HAX

What car is OW53 HAX?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 HAX?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 HAX was 212,411 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 HAX passed its MOT?

OW53 HAX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2024.

Is OW53 HAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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