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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 163,577 miles on the clock, averaging 12,062 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 GJV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,577 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,781 |
| Average per year | 12,062 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | OY03 GJV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OY03 GJV
What car is OY03 GJV?
OY03 GJV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OY03 GJV?
The last recorded mileage for OY03 GJV was 163,577 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY03 GJV passed its MOT?
OY03 GJV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2015.
Is OY03 GJV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 GJV 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 GJV?
OY03 GJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.