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OU03 DWP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 205,494 miles on the clock, averaging 13,739 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 DWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,739

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 reading205,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year412
Average per year13,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 DWP 46k86k126k166k205k '06'17'12

Check OU03 DWP

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,494 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage199,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage195,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,667 miles
PASS
Mileage183,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,861 miles
Since last MOT+15,270 miles
PASS
Mileage168,591 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,590 miles
Since last MOT+16,054 miles
PASS
Mileage152,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,536 miles
Since last MOT+19,999 miles
PASS
Mileage132,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,537 miles
Since last MOT+17,837 miles
PASS
Mileage114,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,700 miles
Since last MOT+22,695 miles
PASS
Mileage92,005 miles
Since last MOT+17,361 miles
PASS
Mileage74,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,644 miles
Since last MOT+18,214 miles
PASS
Mileage56,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage46,265 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 DWP
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 DWP

What car is OU03 DWP?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 DWP?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 DWP was 205,494 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 DWP passed its MOT?

OU03 DWP has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2017.

Is OU03 DWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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