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OY03 UXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 273,208 miles on the clock, averaging 11,938 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 UXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
273,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,938

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading273,208 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 UXJ 44k101k158k216k273k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage273,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage273,208 miles
Since last MOT+13,630 miles
PASS
Mileage259,578 miles
Since last MOT+27,824 miles
PASS
Mileage231,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage224,112 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage211,866 miles
Since last MOT+16,570 miles
PASS
Mileage195,296 miles
Since last MOT+14,837 miles
PASS
Mileage180,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,342 miles
PASS
Mileage164,117 miles
Since last MOT+15,449 miles
PASS
Mileage148,668 miles
Since last MOT+14,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,939 miles
Since last MOT+19,157 miles
PASS
Mileage114,782 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,505 miles
Since last MOT+19,622 miles
PASS
Mileage94,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage83,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage76,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
PASS
Mileage68,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage62,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage43,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY03 UXJ

What car is OY03 UXJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY03 UXJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 UXJ was 273,208 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 UXJ passed its MOT?

OY03 UXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2025.

Is OY03 UXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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