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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,510 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 HBX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 115,660 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 51 |
| Average per year | 8,510 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 HBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 HBX
What car is OW53 HBX?
OW53 HBX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 HBX?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 HBX was 115,660 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 HBX passed its MOT?
OW53 HBX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.
Is OW53 HBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 HBX 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 HBX?
OW53 HBX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.