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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 176,265 miles on the clock, averaging 9,372 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 AY03 OOV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,265 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,667 |
| Average per year | 9,372 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | AY03 OOV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About AY03 OOV
What car is AY03 OOV?
AY03 OOV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY03 OOV?
The last recorded mileage for AY03 OOV was 176,265 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY03 OOV passed its MOT?
AY03 OOV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2020.
Is AY03 OOV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY03 OOV 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 AY03 OOV?
AY03 OOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.