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OY53 FKH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 212,602 miles on the clock, averaging 11,892 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 FKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,892

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 reading212,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year11,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 FKH 33k78k123k168k213k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,602 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,592 miles
Since last MOT+14,840 miles
PASS
Mileage197,752 miles
Since last MOT+17,539 miles
PASS
Mileage180,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage177,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,777 miles
PASS
Mileage165,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,495 miles
PASS
Mileage151,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,901 miles
Since last MOT+12,587 miles
PASS
Mileage139,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,314 miles
Since last MOT+15,407 miles
PASS
Mileage123,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,907 miles
Since last MOT+20,306 miles
PASS
Mileage103,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,618 miles
Since last MOT+19,220 miles
PASS
Mileage84,398 miles
Since last MOT+9,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,901 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage61,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage54,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,539 miles
PASS
Mileage45,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage33,130 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 FKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 FKH

What car is OY53 FKH?

OY53 FKH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 FKH?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FKH was 212,602 miles, recorded on 27 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FKH passed its MOT?

OY53 FKH has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2021.

Is OY53 FKH ULEZ compliant?

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

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