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OU03 RJY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 121,375 miles on the clock, averaging 10,658 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 RJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,658

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,020
Average per year10,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 RJY 30k53k76k98k121k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,375 miles
Since last MOT+18,020 miles
PASS
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOT+20,969 miles
PASS
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOT+18,170 miles
PASS
Mileage64,216 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,212 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage63,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage57,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage49,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,124 miles
PASS
Mileage41,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage38,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
PASS
Mileage29,835 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 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 RJY

What car is OU03 RJY?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 RJY?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 RJY was 121,375 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 RJY passed its MOT?

OU03 RJY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2015.

Is OU03 RJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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