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OU03 FSV

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 240,874 miles on the clock, averaging 10,974 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 FSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
10,974

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 reading240,874 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 FSV 27k81k134k187k241k '06'25'18

Check OU03 FSV

Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage232,644 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage227,857 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,847 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage217,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage210,520 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage200,433 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,380 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage191,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage182,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,719 miles
PASS
Mileage171,544 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage171,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage169,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage167,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage164,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,875 miles
PASS
Mileage154,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,048 miles
Since last MOT+21,200 miles
PASS
Mileage132,848 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,847 miles
Since last MOT+20,973 miles
PASS
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOT+16,043 miles
PASS
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOT+18,773 miles
PASS
Mileage77,058 miles
Since last MOT+24,610 miles
PASS
Mileage52,448 miles
Since last MOT+25,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FSV
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 FSV

What car is OU03 FSV?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 FSV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 FSV was 240,874 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 FSV passed its MOT?

OU03 FSV has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is OU03 FSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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