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OU03 AZB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 186,619 miles on the clock, averaging 6,618 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 AZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,618

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,128
Average per year6,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 AZB 66k96k126k156k187k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage183,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage180,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage178,686 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage174,300 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage170,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage166,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage162,901 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage159,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage154,071 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage146,364 miles
Since last MOT+10,649 miles
PASS
Mileage135,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,210 miles
PASS
Mileage122,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage120,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage116,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage113,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
PASS
Mileage101,831 miles
Since last MOT+17,795 miles
PASS
Mileage84,036 miles
Since last MOT+18,459 miles
PASS
Mileage65,577 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 AZB

What car is OU03 AZB?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 AZB?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 AZB was 186,619 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 AZB passed its MOT?

OU03 AZB has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2024.

Is OU03 AZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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