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OY53 LUJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 251,108 miles on the clock, averaging 11,720 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 LUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
251,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,720

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading251,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,319
Average per year11,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 LUJ 72k117k162k206k251k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage251,108 miles
Since last MOT+18,319 miles
PASS
Mileage232,789 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,610 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage231,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage227,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage221,222 miles
Since last MOT+17,435 miles
PASS
Mileage203,787 miles
Since last MOT+13,083 miles
PASS
Mileage190,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage180,232 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage168,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage156,753 miles
Since last MOT+19,477 miles
PASS
Mileage137,276 miles
Since last MOT+14,880 miles
PASS
Mileage122,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,401 miles
Since last MOT+38,314 miles
PASS
Mileage72,087 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 LUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 LUJ

What car is OY53 LUJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 LUJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 LUJ was 251,108 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 LUJ passed its MOT?

OY53 LUJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2021.

Is OY53 LUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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