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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 89,067 miles on the clock, averaging 5,163 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 NZA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,067 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,058 |
| Average per year | 5,163 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 NZA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 NZA
What car is OW53 NZA?
OW53 NZA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 NZA?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 NZA was 89,067 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 NZA passed its MOT?
OW53 NZA has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Mar 2022.
Is OW53 NZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 NZA 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 NZA?
OW53 NZA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.