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OY53 DPF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 98,606 miles on the clock, averaging 5,774 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 DPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,774

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 reading98,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 DPF 33k50k66k82k99k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,606 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage92,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage86,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage79,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage73,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage66,436 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+12,748 miles
PASS
Mileage53,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,660 miles
PASS
Mileage43,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage33,365 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 DPF

What car is OY53 DPF?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 DPF?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 DPF was 98,606 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 DPF passed its MOT?

OY53 DPF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2018.

Is OY53 DPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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