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OU03 EBJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 154,083 miles on the clock, averaging 6,769 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 EBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,769

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 reading154,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,191
Average per year6,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 EBJ 75k95k115k134k154k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage149,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage140,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage132,574 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,515 miles
Since last MOT+15,852 miles
PASS
Mileage116,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage105,539 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,521 miles
Since last MOT+17,775 miles
PASS
Mileage87,746 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,708 miles
Since last MOT+17,156 miles
PASS
Mileage70,552 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,550 miles
Since last MOT+17,009 miles
PASS
Mileage53,541 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,531 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage52,840 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,823 miles
PASS
Mileage130,310 miles
Since last MOT+24,312 miles
PASS
Mileage105,998 miles
Since last MOT+30,721 miles
PASS
Mileage75,277 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 EBJ

What car is OU03 EBJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EBJ was 154,083 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EBJ passed its MOT?

OU03 EBJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.

Is OU03 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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