Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 163,191 miles on the clock, averaging 11,251 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OY53 FKB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,191 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,368 |
| Average per year | 11,251 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OY53 FKB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OY53 FKB
What car is OY53 FKB?
OY53 FKB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OY53 FKB?
The last recorded mileage for OY53 FKB was 163,191 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY53 FKB passed its MOT?
OY53 FKB has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.
Is OY53 FKB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 FKB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OY53 FKB?
OY53 FKB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.