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OY53 DAA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 93,605 miles on the clock, averaging 6,632 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 OY53 DAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,632

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year6,632
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 DAA 17k36k55k74k94k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,605 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,355 miles
PASS
Mileage83,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,833 miles
PASS
Mileage63,329 miles
Since last MOT+11,839 miles
PASS
Mileage51,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage46,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage43,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage40,179 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage36,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage31,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage23,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage16,565 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 DAA

What car is OY53 DAA?

OY53 DAA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 DAA?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 DAA was 93,605 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 DAA passed its MOT?

OY53 DAA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2018.

Is OY53 DAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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