Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 155,682 miles on the clock, averaging 8,179 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU03 OEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,682 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,895 |
| Average per year | 8,179 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU03 OEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 OEA
What car is OU03 OEA?
OU03 OEA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU03 OEA?
The last recorded mileage for OU03 OEA was 155,682 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU03 OEA passed its MOT?
OU03 OEA has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2021.
Is OU03 OEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 OEA 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 OEA?
OU03 OEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.