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OY53 FHW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 85,400 miles on the clock, averaging 6,015 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 FHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,015

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 reading85,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,806
Average per year6,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 FHW 11k29k48k67k85k '06'19'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,400 miles
Since last MOT+11,806 miles
PASS
Mileage73,594 miles
Since last MOT+16,691 miles
PASS
Mileage56,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage50,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage40,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,097 miles
PASS
Mileage30,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage21,796 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage19,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage15,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage10,779 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 FHW

What car is OY53 FHW?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 FHW?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FHW was 85,400 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FHW passed its MOT?

OY53 FHW has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jan 2019.

Is OY53 FHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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