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OU03 TXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 175,201 miles on the clock, averaging 9,077 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 TXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,077

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,116
Average per year9,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TXJ 30k66k103k139k175k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,201 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
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PASS
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FAIL
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
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FAIL
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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FAIL
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Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage30,016 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU03 TXJ

What car is OU03 TXJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TXJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TXJ was 175,201 miles, recorded on 20 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TXJ passed its MOT?

OU03 TXJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2022.

Is OU03 TXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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