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OU03 NKL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 193,636 miles on the clock, averaging 12,235 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 NKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,235

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,636 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,351
Average per year12,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 NKL 36k75k115k154k194k '06'19'14

Check OU03 NKL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage186,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage175,485 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,264 miles
Since last MOT+13,374 miles
PASS
Mileage161,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage151,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,110 miles
Since last MOT+10,925 miles
PASS
Mileage140,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage130,975 miles
Since last MOT+20,051 miles
PASS
Mileage110,924 miles
Since last MOT+24,560 miles
PASS
Mileage86,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
PASS
Mileage74,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage54,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
PASS
Mileage46,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage35,993 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NKL
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 NKL

What car is OU03 NKL?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 NKL?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 NKL was 193,636 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 NKL passed its MOT?

OU03 NKL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2019.

Is OU03 NKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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