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OY53 FZK

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 150,857 miles on the clock, averaging 13,308 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 FZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,058
Average per year13,308
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 FZK 36k65k93k122k151k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,058 miles
PASS
Mileage140,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage132,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage123,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage115,136 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,031 miles
Since last MOT+14,551 miles
PASS
Mileage100,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage90,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,412 miles
Since last MOT+16,377 miles
PASS
Mileage74,035 miles
Since last MOT+18,006 miles
PASS
Mileage56,029 miles
Since last MOT+20,087 miles
PASS
Mileage35,942 miles

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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

RegistrationOY53 FZK
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 FZK

What car is OY53 FZK?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 FZK?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FZK was 150,857 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FZK passed its MOT?

OY53 FZK has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2015.

Is OY53 FZK ULEZ compliant?

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

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