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OU03 ODA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 168,935 miles on the clock, averaging 7,067 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 ODA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,067

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,660
Average per year7,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 ODA 27k63k98k134k169k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage158,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage153,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage152,585 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
PASS
Mileage152,543 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,530 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage152,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage142,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,372 miles
Since last MOT+16,380 miles
PASS
Mileage125,992 miles
Since last MOT+16,491 miles
PASS
Mileage109,501 miles
Since last MOT+13,458 miles
PASS
Mileage96,043 miles
Since last MOT+12,839 miles
PASS
Mileage83,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage76,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,834 miles
Since last MOT+10,022 miles
PASS
Mileage57,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage44,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage36,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage27,293 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 ODA

What car is OU03 ODA?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 ODA was 168,935 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 ODA passed its MOT?

OU03 ODA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is OU03 ODA ULEZ compliant?

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

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