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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 144,923 miles on the clock, averaging 5,815 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OV03 GVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,923 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 118 |
| Average per year | 5,815 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OV03 GVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OV03 GVZ
What car is OV03 GVZ?
OV03 GVZ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV03 GVZ?
The last recorded mileage for OV03 GVZ was 144,923 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV03 GVZ passed its MOT?
OV03 GVZ has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.
Is OV03 GVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 GVZ 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 GVZ?
OV03 GVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.