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OU03 TGY

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 203,744 miles on the clock, averaging 9,217 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 TGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,217

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 reading203,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TGY 67k101k135k170k204k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,744 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,609 miles
PASS
Mileage187,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage183,892 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,757 miles
Since last MOT+14,501 miles
PASS
Mileage169,256 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,938 miles
PASS
Mileage157,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,808 miles
PASS
Mileage144,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,452 miles
PASS
Mileage133,877 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,861 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage124,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage118,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage113,026 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage107,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage99,780 miles
Since last MOT+12,002 miles
PASS
Mileage87,778 miles
Since last MOT+14,708 miles
PASS
Mileage73,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage67,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TGY
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 TGY

What car is OU03 TGY?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TGY?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TGY was 203,744 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TGY passed its MOT?

OU03 TGY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2021.

Is OU03 TGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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