Vehicle summary
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 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 265,035 miles on the clock, averaging 11,603 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 SPX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 265,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,634 |
| Average per year | 11,603 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU03 SPX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OU03 SPX
What car is OU03 SPX?
OU03 SPX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU03 SPX?
The last recorded mileage for OU03 SPX was 265,035 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU03 SPX passed its MOT?
OU03 SPX has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.
Is OU03 SPX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 SPX 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 SPX?
OU03 SPX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.