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OW53 HBZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 106,137 miles on the clock, averaging 5,642 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 HBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,642

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,317
Average per year5,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 HBZ 21k42k64k85k106k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage103,820 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,816 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage101,081 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage96,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage93,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage87,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage80,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage75,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage71,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage65,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage59,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage54,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage47,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage40,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage30,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage21,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 HBZ

What car is OW53 HBZ?

OW53 HBZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 HBZ?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 HBZ was 106,137 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 HBZ passed its MOT?

OW53 HBZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is OW53 HBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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