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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 125,626 miles on the clock, averaging 9,696 miles per year, above 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 JHK
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,626 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 291 |
| Average per year | 9,696 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 JHK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 JHK
What car is OW53 JHK?
OW53 JHK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 JHK?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 JHK was 125,626 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 JHK passed its MOT?
OW53 JHK has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.
Is OW53 JHK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 JHK 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 JHK?
OW53 JHK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.