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OU03 TZL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 210,028 miles on the clock, averaging 12,293 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 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,293

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 reading210,028 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TZL 50k90k130k170k210k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage202,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage195,079 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage185,455 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage180,970 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,961 miles
Since last MOT+21,470 miles
PASS
Mileage159,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage150,767 miles
Since last MOT+13,690 miles
PASS
Mileage137,077 miles
Since last MOT+13,958 miles
PASS
Mileage123,119 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
PASS
Mileage111,811 miles
Since last MOT+16,132 miles
PASS
Mileage95,679 miles
Since last MOT+17,109 miles
PASS
Mileage78,570 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage64,553 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage49,953 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TZL
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 TZL

What car is OU03 TZL?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TZL was 210,028 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TZL passed its MOT?

OU03 TZL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2019.

Is OU03 TZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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