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OV03 UNJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 185,724 miles on the clock, averaging 10,205 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 UNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,205

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 UNJ 81k107k133k159k186k '06'16'11

Check OV03 UNJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,724 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage181,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,894 miles
PASS
Mileage165,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage156,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,054 miles
PASS
Mileage143,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,843 miles
Since last MOT+12,896 miles
PASS
Mileage130,947 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage123,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage116,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage109,491 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,475 miles
Since last MOT+28,881 miles
PASS
Mileage80,594 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 UNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 UNJ

What car is OV03 UNJ?

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

What is the mileage of OV03 UNJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 UNJ was 185,724 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 UNJ passed its MOT?

OV03 UNJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2016.

Is OV03 UNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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