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OU03 TYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 157,548 miles on the clock, averaging 12,550 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 TYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,550

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 reading157,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,564
Average per year12,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TYX 30k62k94k126k158k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage153,984 miles
Since last MOT+25,275 miles
PASS
Mileage128,709 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,704 miles
Since last MOT+20,526 miles
PASS
Mileage108,178 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,176 miles
Since last MOT+23,830 miles
PASS
Mileage84,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,346 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage73,806 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage65,113 miles
Since last MOT+11,943 miles
PASS
Mileage53,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,603 miles
PASS
Mileage41,567 miles
Since last MOT+11,902 miles
PASS
Mileage29,665 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,631 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 TYX

What car is OU03 TYX?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TYX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TYX was 157,548 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TYX passed its MOT?

OU03 TYX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is OU03 TYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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