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OV03 KUG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 98,192 miles on the clock, averaging 3,713 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV03 KUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,713

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,357
Average per year3,713
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV03 KUG 38k53k68k83k98k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage95,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage93,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage91,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage87,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage83,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage77,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage72,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage70,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage65,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage62,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage58,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage54,881 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage49,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage46,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage37,731 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KUG
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 KUG

What car is OV03 KUG?

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

What is the mileage of OV03 KUG?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 KUG was 98,192 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 KUG passed its MOT?

OV03 KUG has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2022.

Is OV03 KUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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