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OY53 OFD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 85,384 miles on the clock, averaging 7,675 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 OFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,675

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading85,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,565
Average per year7,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 OFD 46k56k66k76k85k '06'11'09

Check OY53 OFD

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage80,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage76,820 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage72,448 miles
Since last MOT+11,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,189 miles
PASS
Mileage46,387 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 OFD

What car is OY53 OFD?

OY53 OFD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 OFD?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 OFD was 85,384 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 OFD passed its MOT?

OY53 OFD has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2011.

Is OY53 OFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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