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OU03 EEJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 163,762 miles on the clock, averaging 9,658 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 EEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,658

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 reading163,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,344
Average per year9,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 EEJ 34k66k99k131k164k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage157,418 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,409 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage145,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage138,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,237 miles
Since last MOT+12,001 miles
PASS
Mileage126,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage123,663 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage117,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage112,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage104,194 miles
Since last MOT+12,857 miles
PASS
Mileage91,337 miles
Since last MOT+14,360 miles
PASS
Mileage76,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,977 miles
Since last MOT+14,336 miles
PASS
Mileage62,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,641 miles
Since last MOT+13,217 miles
PASS
Mileage49,424 miles
Since last MOT+15,575 miles
PASS
Mileage33,849 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 EEJ

What car is OU03 EEJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EEJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EEJ was 163,762 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EEJ passed its MOT?

OU03 EEJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2019.

Is OU03 EEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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