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EU03 OGJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 199,187 miles on the clock, averaging 12,765 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 EU03 OGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,765

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,187 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year12,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU03 OGJ 27k70k113k156k199k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,187 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage188,819 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,102 miles
PASS
Mileage174,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage166,425 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage156,340 miles
Since last MOT+14,965 miles
PASS
Mileage141,375 miles
Since last MOT+22,742 miles
PASS
Mileage118,633 miles
Since last MOT+22,487 miles
PASS
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOT+23,891 miles
PASS
Mileage72,255 miles
Since last MOT+19,813 miles
PASS
Mileage52,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage41,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage38,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage35,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage30,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage27,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,421 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EU03 OGJ

What car is EU03 OGJ?

EU03 OGJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU03 OGJ?

The last recorded mileage for EU03 OGJ was 199,187 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU03 OGJ passed its MOT?

EU03 OGJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2019.

Is EU03 OGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU03 OGJ 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 EU03 OGJ?

EU03 OGJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.