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OY03 SXR

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 224,702 miles on the clock, averaging 9,029 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 SXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,924
Average per year9,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 SXR 66k106k146k185k225k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
PASS
Mileage214,778 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage199,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage190,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
PASS
Mileage185,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage176,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage166,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage162,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage155,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage151,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage135,181 miles
Since last MOT+14,039 miles
PASS
Mileage121,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage111,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage99,790 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage75,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage66,348 miles

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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 SXR
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 SXR

What car is OY03 SXR?

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

What is the mileage of OY03 SXR?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 SXR was 224,702 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 SXR passed its MOT?

OY03 SXR has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2023.

Is OY03 SXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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