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 Diesel 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 202,188 miles on the clock, averaging 13,967 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 HCL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 202,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,967 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 HCL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 HCL
What car is OW53 HCL?
OW53 HCL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 HCL?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 HCL was 202,188 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 HCL passed its MOT?
OW53 HCL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.
Is OW53 HCL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 HCL 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 HCL?
OW53 HCL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.