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OU03 CHN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 187,443 miles on the clock, averaging 9,381 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 OU03 CHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,381

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,569
Average per year9,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 CHN 40k77k114k151k187k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage181,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,228 miles
PASS
Mileage171,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage165,845 miles
Since last MOT+15,790 miles
PASS
Mileage150,055 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,445 miles
PASS
Mileage136,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage127,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,016 miles
Since last MOT+15,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage102,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage96,176 miles
Since last MOT+22,186 miles
PASS
Mileage73,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage68,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage64,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage58,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,941 miles
PASS
Mileage45,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage39,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 CHN

What car is OU03 CHN?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 CHN?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 CHN was 187,443 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 CHN passed its MOT?

OU03 CHN has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is OU03 CHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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