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OU03 EWK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 149,235 miles on the clock, averaging 6,296 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 EWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,296

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,942
Average per year6,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 EWK 28k59k89k119k149k '06'25'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage138,293 miles
Since last MOT+855 miles
PASS
Mileage137,438 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage134,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage128,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage125,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage120,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage115,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage109,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage96,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,169 miles
Since last MOT+11,825 miles
PASS
Mileage84,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage74,779 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage63,400 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage53,348 miles
Since last MOT+13,166 miles
PASS
Mileage40,182 miles
Since last MOT+11,723 miles
PASS
Mileage28,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 EWK
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 EWK

What car is OU03 EWK?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EWK?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EWK was 149,235 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EWK passed its MOT?

OU03 EWK has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2025.

Is OU03 EWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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