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OU03 OBW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 189,891 miles on the clock, averaging 8,365 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 OBW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
189,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,365

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year8,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 OBW 29k69k110k150k190k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,891 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage179,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,826 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage169,301 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,296 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage160,211 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage159,405 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,401 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage146,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage139,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage131,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage121,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage113,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage106,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage89,416 miles
Since last MOT+12,928 miles
PASS
Mileage76,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage64,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,963 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage62,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage55,280 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage45,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage39,227 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,218 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage29,184 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 OBW

What car is OU03 OBW?

OU03 OBW is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 OBW?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 OBW was 189,891 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 OBW passed its MOT?

OU03 OBW has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is OU03 OBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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