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OU03 FRJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 102,038 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 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 FRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,038 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 FRJ 34k51k68k85k102k '06'15'11

Check OU03 FRJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage99,343 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage95,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage86,134 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage82,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,984 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage64,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage54,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage45,997 miles
Since last MOT+12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage33,648 miles

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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

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

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About OU03 FRJ

What car is OU03 FRJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 FRJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 FRJ was 102,038 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 FRJ passed its MOT?

OU03 FRJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2015.

Is OU03 FRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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