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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 162,821 miles on the clock, averaging 9,983 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 OFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,821 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,311 |
| Average per year | 9,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 OFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 OFO
What car is OW53 OFO?
OW53 OFO is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 OFO?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 OFO was 162,821 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 OFO passed its MOT?
OW53 OFO has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2020.
Is OW53 OFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OFO 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 OFO?
OW53 OFO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.