The road tax status for OY53 HRJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for OY53 HRJ?

The MOT for OY53 HRJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 May 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of OY53 HRJ?

The recorded mileage for OY53 HRJ is 169,545 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OY53 HRJ ULEZ compliant?

No, OY53 HRJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OY53 HRJ

OY53 HRJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/12/2003. Recorded mileage 169,545 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 31/05/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 169,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 31/05/2023

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Mileage: 169,545 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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OY53 HRJ Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2022
169,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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OY53 HRJ Mileage History

27/05/2022169,541 mi
28/05/2022169,545 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

OY53 HRJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 05:44

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OY53 HRJ) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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