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OV03 KLZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 164,523 miles on the clock, averaging 7,331 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 KLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,331

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,034
Average per year7,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 KLZ 34k67k99k132k165k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,523 miles
Since last MOT+1,034 miles
PASS
Mileage163,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage156,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage150,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage143,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage138,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage135,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage131,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage122,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage116,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,301 miles
PASS
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage52,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage44,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage34,127 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV03 KLZ

What car is OV03 KLZ?

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

What is the mileage of OV03 KLZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 KLZ was 164,523 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 KLZ passed its MOT?

OV03 KLZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2024.

Is OV03 KLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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