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OU03 GDK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 145,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,170 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 GDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,170

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 reading145,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,771
Average per year7,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GDK 39k65k92k119k145k '06'21'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,299 miles
Since last MOT+14,771 miles
PASS
Mileage130,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage127,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage124,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage121,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage113,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage103,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage97,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage90,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage85,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage77,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage60,085 miles
Since last MOT+13,296 miles
PASS
Mileage46,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage38,778 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 GDK
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 GDK

What car is OU03 GDK?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GDK?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GDK was 145,299 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GDK passed its MOT?

OU03 GDK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2021.

Is OU03 GDK ULEZ compliant?

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

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