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OW53 NZY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 121,444 miles on the clock, averaging 6,830 miles per year, below 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 NZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,711
Average per year6,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 NZY 27k50k74k98k121k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,444 miles
Since last MOT+13,711 miles
PASS
Mileage107,733 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage100,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage93,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage86,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage77,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage69,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage60,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage57,418 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
PASS
Mileage57,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage51,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage43,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,933 miles
PASS
Mileage33,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage26,631 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 NZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 NZY

What car is OW53 NZY?

OW53 NZY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 NZY?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 NZY was 121,444 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 NZY passed its MOT?

OW53 NZY has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is OW53 NZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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