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OU03 OER

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 166,943 miles on the clock, averaging 8,105 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 OER

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,105

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 reading166,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,500
Average per year8,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 OER 19k56k93k130k167k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage160,443 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,239 miles
PASS
Mileage150,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage142,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage141,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage133,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage124,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage116,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage109,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage106,201 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage96,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage89,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage82,790 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage71,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage61,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage51,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage30,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage19,199 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage18,652 miles

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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 OER
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 OER

What car is OU03 OER?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 OER?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 OER was 166,943 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 OER passed its MOT?

OU03 OER has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2024.

Is OU03 OER ULEZ compliant?

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

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