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OU03 OEX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 193,255 miles on the clock, averaging 10,549 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 OEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,549

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year962
Average per year10,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 OEX 61k94k127k160k193k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,255 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage192,293 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage188,950 miles
Since last MOT+13,711 miles
PASS
Mileage175,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,239 miles
Since last MOT+19,354 miles
PASS
Mileage155,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,849 miles
PASS
Mileage141,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage133,126 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,122 miles
Since last MOT+45,666 miles
PASS
Mileage87,456 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,426 miles
PASS
Mileage130,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage119,824 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,822 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage105,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,680 miles
Since last MOT+16,660 miles
PASS
Mileage89,020 miles
Since last MOT+12,585 miles
PASS
Mileage76,435 miles
Since last MOT+15,541 miles
PASS
Mileage60,894 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 OEX
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 OEX

What car is OU03 OEX?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 OEX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 OEX was 193,255 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 OEX passed its MOT?

OU03 OEX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2019.

Is OU03 OEX ULEZ compliant?

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

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