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EO03 OCV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 244,789 miles on the clock, averaging 13,404 miles per year, above 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 EO03 OCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading244,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 OCV 68k112k156k201k245k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage244,789 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage244,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage237,614 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,609 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage237,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage237,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage226,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage222,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage214,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage203,529 miles
Since last MOT+23,339 miles
PASS
Mileage180,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,190 miles
Since last MOT+29,751 miles
PASS
Mileage150,439 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage136,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,299 miles
Since last MOT+20,211 miles
PASS
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage103,321 miles
Since last MOT+14,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,214 miles
Since last MOT+21,456 miles
PASS
Mileage67,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 OCV

What car is EO03 OCV?

EO03 OCV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 OCV?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 OCV was 244,789 miles, recorded on 18 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 OCV passed its MOT?

EO03 OCV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2019.

Is EO03 OCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 OCV 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 EO03 OCV?

EO03 OCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.