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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 160,479 miles on the clock, averaging 7,721 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 NPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,479 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,072 |
| Average per year | 7,721 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 NPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 NPV
What car is OW53 NPV?
OW53 NPV is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 NPV?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 NPV was 160,479 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 NPV passed its MOT?
OW53 NPV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2023.
Is OW53 NPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 NPV 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 NPV?
OW53 NPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.