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OU03 NJV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 142,232 miles on the clock, averaging 10,611 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 NJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,611

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,232 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 NJV 32k59k87k115k142k '06'16'12

Check OU03 NJV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage139,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage128,969 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,730 miles
PASS
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage107,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,445 miles
Since last MOT+11,406 miles
PASS
Mileage96,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,614 miles
PASS
Mileage82,425 miles
Since last MOT+16,047 miles
PASS
Mileage66,378 miles
Since last MOT+17,955 miles
PASS
Mileage48,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,423 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage31,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 NJV

What car is OU03 NJV?

OU03 NJV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 NJV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 NJV was 142,232 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 NJV passed its MOT?

OU03 NJV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is OU03 NJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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