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 1900cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 166,161 miles on the clock, averaging 7,809 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 OAB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,161 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,091 |
| Average per year | 7,809 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 OAB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 OAB
What car is OW53 OAB?
OW53 OAB is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 OAB?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 OAB was 166,161 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 OAB passed its MOT?
OW53 OAB has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2024.
Is OW53 OAB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OAB 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 OAB?
OW53 OAB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.