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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 110,910 miles on the clock, averaging 6,225 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 HGM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,910 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,225 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 HGM |
| 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 HGM
What car is OW53 HGM?
OW53 HGM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 HGM?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 HGM was 110,910 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 HGM passed its MOT?
OW53 HGM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2021.
Is OW53 HGM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 HGM 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 HGM?
OW53 HGM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.