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OY53 GFA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 118,161 miles on the clock, averaging 4,952 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 GFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,952

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading118,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,952
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 GFA 25k49k72k95k118k '06'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,161 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage114,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage108,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage103,981 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage98,710 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage92,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage89,864 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage85,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage76,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage69,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage67,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage64,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage59,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,506 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
PASS
Mileage59,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage57,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage51,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage42,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage34,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage25,493 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 GFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 GFA

What car is OY53 GFA?

OY53 GFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 GFA?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 GFA was 118,161 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 GFA passed its MOT?

OY53 GFA has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is OY53 GFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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