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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 118,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,628 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 OBL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,613 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,845 |
| Average per year | 5,628 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 OBL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 OBL
What car is OW53 OBL?
OW53 OBL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 OBL?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 OBL was 118,613 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 OBL passed its MOT?
OW53 OBL has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.
Is OW53 OBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OBL 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 OBL?
OW53 OBL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.