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OY03 DFZ

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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 218,572 miles on the clock, averaging 15,250 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 OY03 DFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,250

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year15,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 DFZ 77k113k148k183k219k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,572 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,555 miles
Since last MOT+16,661 miles
PASS
Mileage201,894 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,667 miles
Since last MOT+16,506 miles
PASS
Mileage185,161 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,974 miles
Since last MOT+14,894 miles
PASS
Mileage170,080 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,814 miles
Since last MOT+20,244 miles
PASS
Mileage149,570 miles
Since last MOT+582 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,988 miles
Since last MOT+21,901 miles
PASS
Mileage127,087 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,812 miles
Since last MOT+20,691 miles
PASS
Mileage106,121 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,078 miles
Since last MOT+19,278 miles
PASS
Mileage86,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage77,280 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

RegistrationOY03 DFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OY03 DFZ

What car is OY03 DFZ?

OY03 DFZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY03 DFZ?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 DFZ was 218,572 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 DFZ passed its MOT?

OY03 DFZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2015.

Is OY03 DFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 DFZ 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 OY03 DFZ?

OY03 DFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.