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OU03 DXJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 164,605 miles on the clock, averaging 8,677 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 DXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,677

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,344
Average per year8,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 DXJ 41k72k103k134k165k '06'20'15

Check OU03 DXJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage161,261 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage157,469 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage153,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage146,957 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage141,050 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage135,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage128,255 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage118,459 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage107,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage97,001 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOT+19,794 miles
PASS
Mileage63,530 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage51,889 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage41,339 miles

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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

RegistrationOU03 DXJ
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 DXJ

What car is OU03 DXJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 DXJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 DXJ was 164,605 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 DXJ passed its MOT?

OU03 DXJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2020.

Is OU03 DXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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