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 1600cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 114,444 miles on the clock, averaging 6,421 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 HBJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,693 |
| Average per year | 6,421 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 HBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 HBJ
What car is OW53 HBJ?
OW53 HBJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 HBJ?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 HBJ was 114,444 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 HBJ passed its MOT?
OW53 HBJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2022.
Is OW53 HBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 HBJ 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 HBJ?
OW53 HBJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.