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OU03 SZW

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 201,555 miles on the clock, averaging 9,811 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 SZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,811

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 reading201,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,715
Average per year9,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 SZW 46k85k124k163k202k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,555 miles
Since last MOT+20,715 miles
PASS
Mileage180,840 miles
Since last MOT+44,520 miles
PASS
Mileage136,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,320 miles
Since last MOT+23,392 miles
PASS
Mileage139,928 miles
Since last MOT+14,727 miles
PASS
Mileage125,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage115,990 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage104,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage102,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage97,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage92,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage88,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage82,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage74,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,811 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage74,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage67,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage62,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage51,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage45,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 SZW
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 SZW

What car is OU03 SZW?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 SZW?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 SZW was 201,555 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 SZW passed its MOT?

OU03 SZW has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2022.

Is OU03 SZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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