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OU03 PLZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 174,380 miles on the clock, averaging 5,813 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 PLZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
174,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,813

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading174,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,704
Average per year5,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 PLZ 58k87k116k145k174k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage170,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage167,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage164,806 miles
Since last MOT+956 miles
PASS
Mileage163,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage162,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage159,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage154,269 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage153,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage145,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,125 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage133,174 miles
Since last MOT+12,525 miles
PASS
Mileage120,649 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage107,398 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage93,856 miles
Since last MOT+13,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage69,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage63,556 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage57,743 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 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 PLZ

What car is OU03 PLZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 PLZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 PLZ was 174,380 miles, recorded on 30 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 PLZ passed its MOT?

OU03 PLZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2026.

Is OU03 PLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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