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OU03 RLY

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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 147,152 miles on the clock, averaging 6,267 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 RLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,267

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 RLY 43k69k95k121k147k '06'22'16

Check OU03 RLY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,152 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage140,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage135,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage125,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage115,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage113,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage111,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage108,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage99,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage95,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage91,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage88,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage84,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage77,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage71,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,733 miles
Since last MOT+18,790 miles
PASS
Mileage42,943 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 RLY
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 RLY

What car is OU03 RLY?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 RLY?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 RLY was 147,152 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 RLY passed its MOT?

OU03 RLY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2022.

Is OU03 RLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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