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OU03 PYA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 139,241 miles on the clock, averaging 6,291 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 PYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,291

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,241 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 PYA 34k60k86k113k139k '06'23'16

Check OU03 PYA

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage131,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage123,832 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,813 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage110,659 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage103,539 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage99,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage95,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage91,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage88,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage82,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage76,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage71,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage66,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage59,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage51,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage44,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage33,649 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 PYA
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 PYA

What car is OU03 PYA?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 PYA?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 PYA was 139,241 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 PYA passed its MOT?

OU03 PYA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2023.

Is OU03 PYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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