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OW53 NZU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 132,316 miles on the clock, averaging 6,916 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 NZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,924
Average per year6,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 NZU 18k46k75k104k132k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage125,392 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage122,157 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage119,775 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage117,026 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage114,189 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage111,066 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage108,183 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage104,143 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage101,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,044 miles
Since last MOT+17,537 miles
PASS
Mileage83,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,782 miles
PASS
Mileage75,725 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage60,962 miles
Since last MOT+16,446 miles
PASS
Mileage44,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage36,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage27,023 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,008 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage17,661 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OW53 NZU

What car is OW53 NZU?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 NZU?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 NZU was 132,316 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 NZU passed its MOT?

OW53 NZU has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 29 Aug 2023.

Is OW53 NZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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