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OU03 SVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 198,667 miles on the clock, averaging 12,427 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 SVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,667 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,427
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 SVP 32k74k115k157k199k '06'19'14

Check OU03 SVP

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,667 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage188,917 miles
Since last MOT+15,024 miles
PASS
Mileage173,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage163,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,940 miles
PASS
Mileage150,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage142,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,146 miles
Since last MOT+15,369 miles
PASS
Mileage126,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage116,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,831 miles
PASS
Mileage103,066 miles
Since last MOT+15,318 miles
PASS
Mileage87,748 miles
Since last MOT+14,239 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage62,001 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage48,805 miles
Since last MOT+16,888 miles
PASS
Mileage31,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 SVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 SVP

What car is OU03 SVP?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 SVP?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 SVP was 198,667 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 SVP passed its MOT?

OU03 SVP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is OU03 SVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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