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OU03 GWC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 116,825 miles on the clock, averaging 4,347 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 GWC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,347

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,825 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GWC 30k52k73k95k117k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage114,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage112,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage110,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage108,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage106,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage101,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage98,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage93,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage89,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage83,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage80,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage76,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage73,088 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage58,079 miles
PASS
Mileage63,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage59,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage47,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage39,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,314 miles
PASS
Mileage30,074 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 GWC

What car is OU03 GWC?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GWC?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GWC was 116,825 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GWC passed its MOT?

OU03 GWC has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2026.

Is OU03 GWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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