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OU03 TZD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 157,503 miles on the clock, averaging 9,531 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 TZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,531

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 reading157,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year90
Average per year9,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TZD 51k78k104k131k158k '06'17'12

Check OU03 TZD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,503 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage148,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage140,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,294 miles
PASS
Mileage128,046 miles
Since last MOT+13,843 miles
PASS
Mileage114,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,080 miles
PASS
Mileage103,123 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage95,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage93,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,259 miles
PASS
Mileage80,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,801 miles
Since last MOT+11,698 miles
PASS
Mileage69,103 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage57,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage51,289 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 TZD
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 TZD

What car is OU03 TZD?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TZD?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TZD was 157,503 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TZD passed its MOT?

OU03 TZD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.

Is OU03 TZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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