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OU03 NKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 140,343 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 NKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,316

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year118
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 NKN 63k82k102k121k140k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,343 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage140,225 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage136,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage130,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage122,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,305 miles
Since last MOT+50,791 miles
PASS
Mileage63,514 miles
Since last MOT+561 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,953 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 NKN

What car is OU03 NKN?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 NKN?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 NKN was 140,343 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 NKN passed its MOT?

OU03 NKN has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2020.

Is OU03 NKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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