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OU03 DXT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 186,306 miles on the clock, averaging 8,743 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 DXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,743

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,535
Average per year8,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 DXT 39k76k113k149k186k '07'23'16

Check OU03 DXT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,535 miles
PASS
Mileage178,771 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage168,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage161,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage152,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage145,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage135,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
PASS
Mileage128,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,509 miles
Since last MOT+12,141 miles
PASS
Mileage116,368 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,700 miles
PASS
Mileage94,666 miles
Since last MOT+17,529 miles
PASS
Mileage77,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage70,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage63,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage55,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage50,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,795 miles
PASS
Mileage38,877 miles
PASS

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 DXT

What car is OU03 DXT?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 DXT?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 DXT was 186,306 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 DXT passed its MOT?

OU03 DXT has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2023.

Is OU03 DXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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