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OU03 SBX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 168,898 miles on the clock, averaging 10,265 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 SBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,265

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,124
Average per year10,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 SBX 31k65k100k134k169k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage164,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage160,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage149,260 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage135,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage122,712 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage111,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,119 miles
PASS
Mileage98,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,922 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage84,152 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,151 miles
Since last MOT+23,767 miles
PASS
Mileage60,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
PASS
Mileage42,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,817 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage30,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 SBX
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 SBX

What car is OU03 SBX?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 SBX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 SBX was 168,898 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 SBX passed its MOT?

OU03 SBX has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2019.

Is OU03 SBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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