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OU03 EWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 171,763 miles on the clock, averaging 9,067 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 EWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
9,067

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 reading171,763 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,047
Average per year9,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 EWR 29k65k100k136k172k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage162,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,718 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
PASS
Mileage150,212 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,207 miles
Since last MOT+18,368 miles
PASS
Mileage131,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,839 miles
Since last MOT+22,580 miles
PASS
Mileage109,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage98,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage91,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage86,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage80,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage75,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage69,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage61,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage54,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage46,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage39,837 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage28,817 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 EWR

What car is OU03 EWR?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 EWR?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 EWR was 171,763 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 EWR passed its MOT?

OU03 EWR has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2022.

Is OU03 EWR ULEZ compliant?

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

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