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OU03 GHJ

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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 212,048 miles on the clock, averaging 9,284 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 GHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
9,284

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 reading212,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year9,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GHJ 37k80k124k168k212k '06'25'17

Check OU03 GHJ

Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,048 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage205,390 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage199,513 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage187,588 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,835 miles
Since last MOT+15,817 miles
PASS
Mileage171,018 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,016 miles
Since last MOT+17,295 miles
PASS
Mileage153,721 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage141,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage137,652 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage132,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,611 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage122,949 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage114,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage107,820 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage98,955 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage88,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage81,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage72,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage65,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage55,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage47,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GHJ
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 GHJ

What car is OU03 GHJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GHJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GHJ was 212,048 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GHJ passed its MOT?

OU03 GHJ has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is OU03 GHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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