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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 226,246 miles on the clock, averaging 9,048 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 VME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 226,246 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,048 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 VME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VME
What car is OV03 VME?
OV03 VME is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV03 VME?
The last recorded mileage for OV03 VME was 226,246 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV03 VME passed its MOT?
OV03 VME has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2023.
Is OV03 VME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 VME 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 VME?
OV03 VME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.