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DG03 OAY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 154,227 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DG03 OAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading154,227 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 OAY 32k63k93k124k154k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage147,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage138,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage133,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage128,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage124,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage120,955 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage112,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage104,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,737 miles
Since last MOT+12,559 miles
PASS
Mileage92,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage82,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage78,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage70,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage57,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage48,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage41,251 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage32,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 OAY

What car is DG03 OAY?

DG03 OAY is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 OAY?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 OAY was 154,227 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 OAY passed its MOT?

DG03 OAY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2024.

Is DG03 OAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 OAY 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 DG03 OAY?

DG03 OAY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.