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OU03 GAA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 178,893 miles on the clock, averaging 11,158 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 GAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,158

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 reading178,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,818
Average per year11,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GAA 44k78k111k145k179k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage173,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage167,709 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage162,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage156,381 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage148,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage141,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage139,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage128,774 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage114,608 miles
Since last MOT+18,937 miles
PASS
Mileage95,671 miles
Since last MOT+23,000 miles
PASS
Mileage72,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,671 miles
Since last MOT+15,446 miles
PASS
Mileage57,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,235 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage43,854 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GAA
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 GAA

What car is OU03 GAA?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GAA?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GAA was 178,893 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GAA passed its MOT?

OU03 GAA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2018.

Is OU03 GAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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