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OU03 DXY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 132,113 miles on the clock, averaging 6,948 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 DXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,347
Average per year6,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 DXY 37k61k84k108k132k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage122,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage116,179 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,366 miles
PASS
Mileage93,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage84,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage67,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage57,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage46,903 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage36,794 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 DXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 DXY

What car is OU03 DXY?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 DXY?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 DXY was 132,113 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 DXY passed its MOT?

OU03 DXY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2019.

Is OU03 DXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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