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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 144,959 miles on the clock, averaging 6,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 NPO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,062 |
| Average per year | 6,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 NPO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 NPO
What car is OW53 NPO?
OW53 NPO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 NPO?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 NPO was 144,959 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 NPO passed its MOT?
OW53 NPO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 13 Feb 2023.
Is OW53 NPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 NPO 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 NPO?
OW53 NPO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.