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OW53 PWF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 140,708 miles on the clock, averaging 9,961 miles per year, above 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 PWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,961

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,708 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,961
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW53 PWF 22k52k81k111k141k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage130,908 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage120,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage109,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage100,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage81,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage74,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage66,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage56,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage45,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage34,530 miles
Since last MOT+12,326 miles
PASS
Mileage22,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OW53 PWF

What car is OW53 PWF?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 PWF?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 PWF was 140,708 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 PWF passed its MOT?

OW53 PWF has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2018.

Is OW53 PWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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