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OY53 CFA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 247,538 miles on the clock, averaging 15,058 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 OY53 CFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
247,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
15,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading247,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year15,058
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 CFA 46k96k147k197k248k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage247,538 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage247,536 miles
Since last MOT+12,601 miles
PASS
Mileage234,935 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage223,726 miles
Since last MOT+14,437 miles
PASS
Mileage209,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,289 miles
Since last MOT+13,940 miles
PASS
Mileage195,349 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,339 miles
Since last MOT+15,530 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,809 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage166,498 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,492 miles
Since last MOT+24,274 miles
PASS
Mileage142,218 miles
Since last MOT+17,699 miles
PASS
Mileage124,519 miles
Since last MOT+33,427 miles
PASS
Mileage91,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,092 miles
Since last MOT+14,303 miles
PASS
Mileage76,789 miles
Since last MOT+15,652 miles
PASS
Mileage61,137 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage45,814 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 CFA

What car is OY53 CFA?

OY53 CFA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OY53 CFA?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 CFA was 247,538 miles, recorded on 15 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 CFA passed its MOT?

OY53 CFA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2019.

Is OY53 CFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 CFA 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 OY53 CFA?

OY53 CFA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.