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 Petrol 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 125,614 miles on the clock, averaging 6,221 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OU03 LYS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,614 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,221 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU03 LYS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 LYS
What car is OU03 LYS?
OU03 LYS is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU03 LYS?
The last recorded mileage for OU03 LYS was 125,614 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU03 LYS passed its MOT?
OU03 LYS has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2022.
Is OU03 LYS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 LYS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OU03 LYS?
OU03 LYS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.