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OV03 GXS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 134,876 miles on the clock, averaging 5,381 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 GXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,381

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,876 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,377
Average per year5,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 GXS 35k60k85k110k135k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage133,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage132,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage130,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage129,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage128,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage117,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,139 miles
PASS
Mileage107,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage97,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,007 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage88,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage81,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage76,477 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage67,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage58,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,709 miles
PASS
Mileage48,999 miles
Since last MOT+14,132 miles
PASS
Mileage34,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV03 GXS

What car is OV03 GXS?

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

What is the mileage of OV03 GXS?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 GXS was 134,876 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 GXS passed its MOT?

OV03 GXS has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2025.

Is OV03 GXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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