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OY53 AWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 168,868 miles on the clock, averaging 7,345 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 AWR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,345

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,868 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,345
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 AWR 29k64k99k134k169k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage161,352 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage154,448 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage149,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,728 miles
PASS
Mileage142,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage138,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage133,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage125,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage117,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage110,066 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage102,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage85,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,661 miles
PASS
Mileage77,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage68,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage61,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage54,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage45,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage36,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage28,860 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 AWR

What car is OY53 AWR?

OY53 AWR is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 AWR?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 AWR was 168,868 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 AWR passed its MOT?

OY53 AWR has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is OY53 AWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 AWR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY53 AWR?

OY53 AWR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.