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OU03 EEM

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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 157,631 miles on the clock, averaging 6,638 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 EEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,638

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 reading157,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,601
Average per year6,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 EEM 59k84k108k133k158k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage155,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage149,765 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage141,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage133,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage124,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage119,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage111,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage103,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage95,528 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage88,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage82,151 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage75,666 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage65,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage61,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage59,116 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 EEM
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 EEM

What car is OU03 EEM?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EEM?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EEM was 157,631 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EEM passed its MOT?

OU03 EEM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.

Is OU03 EEM ULEZ compliant?

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

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