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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 163,497 miles on the clock, averaging 8,803 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 OCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,497 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,831 |
| Average per year | 8,803 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 OCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 OCU
What car is OW53 OCU?
OW53 OCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 OCU?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 OCU was 163,497 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 OCU passed its MOT?
OW53 OCU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2023.
Is OW53 OCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OCU 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 OCU?
OW53 OCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.