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FJ03 OCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 172,529 miles on the clock, averaging 16,291 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 FJ03 OCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,291

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 reading172,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,868
Average per year16,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 OCX 49k80k111k142k173k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage162,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage155,632 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,624 miles
Since last MOT+19,654 miles
PASS
Mileage135,970 miles
Since last MOT+19,694 miles
PASS
Mileage116,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage106,426 miles
Since last MOT+26,499 miles
PASS
Mileage79,927 miles
Since last MOT+31,346 miles
PASS
Mileage48,581 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,503 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FJ03 OCX

What car is FJ03 OCX?

FJ03 OCX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ03 OCX?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 OCX was 172,529 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 OCX passed its MOT?

FJ03 OCX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2013.

Is FJ03 OCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ03 OCX 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 FJ03 OCX?

FJ03 OCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.