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OW53 OJO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 144,925 miles on the clock, averaging 6,915 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OW53 OJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,915

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,454
Average per year6,915
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 OJO 29k58k87k116k145k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage143,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage141,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage136,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage135,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage131,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage127,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage122,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage117,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage109,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage102,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage92,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage82,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage72,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage62,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,145 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
PASS
Mileage41,030 miles
Since last MOT+12,288 miles
PASS
Mileage28,742 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 OJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 OJO

What car is OW53 OJO?

OW53 OJO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 OJO?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 OJO was 144,925 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 OJO passed its MOT?

OW53 OJO has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2023.

Is OW53 OJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 OJO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW53 OJO?

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