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OW53 HJZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 178,968 miles on the clock, averaging 24,075 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 HJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
24,075

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,988
Average per year24,075
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW53 HJZ 44k78k112k145k179k '07'12'10

Check OW53 HJZ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,968 miles
Since last MOT+19,988 miles
PASS
Mileage158,980 miles
Since last MOT+34,629 miles
PASS
Mileage124,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,351 miles
Since last MOT+26,037 miles
PASS
Mileage98,314 miles
Since last MOT+28,425 miles
PASS
Mileage69,889 miles
Since last MOT+25,527 miles
PASS
Mileage44,362 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OW53 HJZ

What car is OW53 HJZ?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 HJZ?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 HJZ was 178,968 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 HJZ passed its MOT?

OW53 HJZ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Oct 2012.

Is OW53 HJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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