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OU03 TUJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 167,770 miles on the clock, averaging 9,192 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 TUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,192

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,400
Average per year9,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TUJ 47k77k107k138k168k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage165,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage162,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage158,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage153,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage145,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage139,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage133,649 miles
Since last MOT+15,501 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,148 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage103,175 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,089 miles
Since last MOT+17,007 miles
PASS
Mileage86,082 miles
Since last MOT+13,097 miles
PASS
Mileage72,985 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,944 miles
Since last MOT+16,021 miles
PASS
Mileage56,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
PASS
Mileage46,755 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TUJ
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 TUJ

What car is OU03 TUJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TUJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TUJ was 167,770 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TUJ passed its MOT?

OU03 TUJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2019.

Is OU03 TUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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