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OU03 LYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 102,132 miles on the clock, averaging 5,765 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 LYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,765

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 reading102,132 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 LYX 15k37k59k80k102k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,132 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage89,439 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage80,835 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage79,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage78,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage74,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage70,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage63,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage58,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage52,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage46,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage40,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage19,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage14,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage14,940 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 LYX

What car is OU03 LYX?

OU03 LYX is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 LYX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 LYX was 102,132 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 LYX passed its MOT?

OU03 LYX has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2021.

Is OU03 LYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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