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 1900cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 137,124 miles on the clock, averaging 8,440 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 HCN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,124 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,233 |
| Average per year | 8,440 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OW53 HCN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 HCN
What car is OW53 HCN?
OW53 HCN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 HCN?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 HCN was 137,124 miles, recorded on 31 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 HCN passed its MOT?
OW53 HCN has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 May 2017.
Is OW53 HCN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 HCN 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 HCN?
OW53 HCN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.