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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 101,760 miles on the clock, averaging 4,561 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OY53 NCE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 101,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,015 |
| Average per year | 4,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 NCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 NCE
What car is OY53 NCE?
OY53 NCE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OY53 NCE?
The last recorded mileage for OY53 NCE was 101,760 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY53 NCE passed its MOT?
OY53 NCE has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jun 2025.
Is OY53 NCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 NCE 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 NCE?
OY53 NCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.