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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 163,073 miles on the clock, averaging 9,323 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 VAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,510 |
| Average per year | 9,323 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 VAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VAE
What car is OY03 VAE?
OY03 VAE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OY03 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for OY03 VAE was 163,073 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY03 VAE passed its MOT?
OY03 VAE has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.
Is OY03 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 VAE 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 VAE?
OY03 VAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.