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OU03 SZL

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 146,118 miles on the clock, averaging 8,109 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 SZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,118
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
8,109

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,118 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 SZL 53k77k100k123k146k '06'17'12

Check OU03 SZL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage141,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage136,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage131,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage125,391 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage118,986 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage111,771 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage108,361 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage97,310 miles
Since last MOT+11,702 miles
PASS
Mileage85,608 miles
Since last MOT+14,231 miles
PASS
Mileage71,377 miles
Since last MOT+13,620 miles
PASS
Mileage57,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage53,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 SZL
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 SZL

What car is OU03 SZL?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 SZL?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 SZL was 146,118 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 SZL passed its MOT?

OU03 SZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2017.

Is OU03 SZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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