Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU03 BYG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 7,531 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -115,649 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU03 BYG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 BYG
What car is OU03 BYG?
OU03 BYG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
Has OU03 BYG passed its MOT?
OU03 BYG has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2020.
Is OU03 BYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 BYG 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 BYG?
OU03 BYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.