Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 162,501 miles on the clock, averaging 6,808 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for OV03 BOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 162,501 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,646 |
| Average per year | 6,808 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV03 BOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OV03 BOU
What car is OV03 BOU?
OV03 BOU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV03 BOU?
The last recorded mileage for OV03 BOU was 162,501 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV03 BOU passed its MOT?
OV03 BOU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.
Is OV03 BOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 BOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OV03 BOU?
OV03 BOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.