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OU03 MXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 66,862 miles on the clock, averaging 2,677 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 MXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,677

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

Low mileage
Latest reading66,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,530
Average per year2,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 MXV 15k28k41k54k67k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage63,332 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage60,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage57,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage54,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage51,928 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage50,456 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage49,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage47,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage46,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage44,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage42,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage39,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage36,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage32,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage30,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage26,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage23,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage20,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage15,306 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 MXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 MXV

What car is OU03 MXV?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 MXV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 MXV was 66,862 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 MXV passed its MOT?

OU03 MXV has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is OU03 MXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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