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OU03 GVX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 235,551 miles on the clock, averaging 12,605 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 GVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
235,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,605

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 reading235,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year216
Average per year12,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GVX 30k81k133k184k236k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage235,551 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage235,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,131 miles
Since last MOT+21,913 miles
PASS
Mileage212,218 miles
Since last MOT+479 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,739 miles
Since last MOT+32,582 miles
PASS
Mileage179,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,778 miles
Since last MOT+14,760 miles
PASS
Mileage163,018 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,945 miles
Since last MOT+60,183 miles
PASS
Mileage102,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage94,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage86,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,363 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage75,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage67,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage60,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage52,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage41,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage30,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GVX
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 GVX

What car is OU03 GVX?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GVX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GVX was 235,551 miles, recorded on 28 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GVX passed its MOT?

OU03 GVX has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2022.

Is OU03 GVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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