Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 87,028 miles on the clock, averaging 3,286 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 HBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,028 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 754 |
| Average per year | 3,286 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU03 HBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 HBY
What car is OU03 HBY?
OU03 HBY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU03 HBY?
The last recorded mileage for OU03 HBY was 87,028 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU03 HBY passed its MOT?
OU03 HBY has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.
Is OU03 HBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 HBY 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 HBY?
OU03 HBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.