Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 147,977 miles on the clock, averaging 9,984 miles per year, above 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 YUW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,977 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,785 |
| Average per year | 9,984 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV03 YUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OV03 YUW
What car is OV03 YUW?
OV03 YUW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV03 YUW?
The last recorded mileage for OV03 YUW was 147,977 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV03 YUW passed its MOT?
OV03 YUW has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Aug 2018.
Is OV03 YUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 YUW 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 YUW?
OV03 YUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.