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OV03 GUX

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 135,725 miles on the clock, averaging 14,083 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 OV03 GUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
14,083

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,725 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 GUX 55k75k95k115k136k '07'12'10

Check OV03 GUX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,591 miles
Since last MOT+17,593 miles
PASS
Mileage109,998 miles
Since last MOT+17,120 miles
PASS
Mileage92,878 miles
Since last MOT+25,943 miles
PASS
Mileage66,935 miles
Since last MOT+12,219 miles
PASS
Mileage54,716 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

RegistrationOV03 GUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 GUX

What car is OV03 GUX?

OV03 GUX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 GUX?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 GUX was 135,725 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 GUX passed its MOT?

OV03 GUX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2012.

Is OV03 GUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 GUX 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 OV03 GUX?

OV03 GUX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.