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OU03 RYB

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 99,807 miles on the clock, averaging 4,311 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 RYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,311

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,807 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,509
Average per year4,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 RYB 23k42k61k80k100k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,807 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage88,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage85,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage84,034 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage83,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage79,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage76,192 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage75,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage70,814 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage66,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage61,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage57,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage49,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage45,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage40,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage35,094 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage28,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage22,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 RYB
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 RYB

What car is OU03 RYB?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 RYB?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 RYB was 99,807 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 RYB passed its MOT?

OU03 RYB has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2024.

Is OU03 RYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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