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OU03 FMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 144,272 miles on the clock, averaging 11,991 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 FMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,991

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,196
Average per year11,991
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 FMA 26k56k85k115k144k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,196 miles
PASS
Mileage135,076 miles
Since last MOT+21,607 miles
PASS
Mileage113,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage103,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage94,514 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,978 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
PASS
Mileage72,746 miles
Since last MOT+13,521 miles
PASS
Mileage59,225 miles
Since last MOT+16,863 miles
PASS
Mileage42,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage34,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage26,191 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 FMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 FMA

What car is OU03 FMA?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 FMA?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 FMA was 144,272 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 FMA passed its MOT?

OU03 FMA has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is OU03 FMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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