Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 173,496 miles on the clock, averaging 8,044 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU03 ESG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,496 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 148 |
| Average per year | 8,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU03 ESG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 ESG
What car is OU03 ESG?
OU03 ESG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU03 ESG?
The last recorded mileage for OU03 ESG was 173,496 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU03 ESG passed its MOT?
OU03 ESG has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2021.
Is OU03 ESG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 ESG 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 ESG?
OU03 ESG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.