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OU03 EMK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 185,420 miles on the clock, averaging 12,305 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 EMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,283
Average per year12,305
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 EMK 39k76k112k149k185k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage179,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage170,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage161,675 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,649 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage148,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage140,130 miles
Since last MOT+14,945 miles
PASS
Mileage125,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,185 miles
Since last MOT+13,868 miles
PASS
Mileage111,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,788 miles
PASS
Mileage99,529 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage85,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,389 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage71,847 miles
Since last MOT+16,573 miles
PASS
Mileage55,274 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage39,309 miles

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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 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 EMK

What car is OU03 EMK?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EMK was 185,420 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EMK passed its MOT?

OU03 EMK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2017.

Is OU03 EMK ULEZ compliant?

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

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