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OV03 VNB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 131,725 miles on the clock, averaging 7,157 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OV03 VNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,725
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
7,157

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 reading131,725 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 VNB 21k49k76k104k132k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage127,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage125,117 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage121,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage109,384 miles
Since last MOT+19,946 miles
PASS
Mileage89,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage82,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage77,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage71,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage66,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage51,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage45,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage40,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,818 miles
PASS
Mileage28,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage20,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 VNB

What car is OV03 VNB?

OV03 VNB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 VNB?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 VNB was 131,725 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 VNB passed its MOT?

OV03 VNB has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2021.

Is OV03 VNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 VNB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV03 VNB?

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