Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
OU03 AVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 121,827 miles on the clock, averaging 5,961 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 AVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,961

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,664
Average per year5,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 AVP 35k57k79k100k122k '06'21'14

Check OU03 AVP

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage117,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,163 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
PASS
Mileage116,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,704 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
PASS
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage115,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage114,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage112,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage110,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage99,103 miles
Since last MOT+17,385 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,718 miles
Since last MOT+12,539 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage57,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage50,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,658 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage43,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage35,425 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 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)

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 AVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

More OU03 A plates

Browse all OU03 A registrations from Oxford.

About OU03 AVP

What car is OU03 AVP?

OU03 AVP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 AVP?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 AVP was 121,827 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 AVP passed its MOT?

OU03 AVP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.

Is OU03 AVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 AVP 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 OU03 AVP?

OU03 AVP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.