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OU03 GWL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 130,536 miles on the clock, averaging 6,620 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 GWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,536 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GWL 27k53k79k105k131k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage122,832 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage118,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage111,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage108,888 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage103,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage98,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage91,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage83,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage80,886 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage77,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage74,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage65,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage57,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage49,394 miles
Since last MOT+15,378 miles
PASS
Mileage34,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage27,142 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 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 GWL

What car is OU03 GWL?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GWL?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GWL was 130,536 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GWL passed its MOT?

OU03 GWL has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2021.

Is OU03 GWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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