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OU03 TYW

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 143,447 miles on the clock, averaging 11,854 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 TYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,854

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,854
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 TYW 31k59k87k115k143k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,447 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage124,237 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage112,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,693 miles
PASS
Mileage100,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage89,957 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
PASS
Mileage77,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,858 miles
Since last MOT+22,280 miles
PASS
Mileage45,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage40,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage30,566 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 TYW
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 TYW

What car is OU03 TYW?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TYW?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TYW was 143,447 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TYW passed its MOT?

OU03 TYW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2015.

Is OU03 TYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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