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OW53 OAD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 111,631 miles on the clock, averaging 9,133 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 OAD

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,133

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year228
Average per year9,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 OAD 28k49k70k91k112k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,631 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage111,403 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage108,418 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,297 miles
Since last MOT+12,028 miles
PASS
Mileage96,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,269 miles
Since last MOT+15,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,189 miles
Since last MOT+16,208 miles
PASS
Mileage64,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,784 miles
PASS
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage40,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,607 miles
PASS
Mileage27,988 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 OAD

What car is OW53 OAD?

OW53 OAD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 OAD?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 OAD was 111,631 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 OAD passed its MOT?

OW53 OAD has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is OW53 OAD ULEZ compliant?

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

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