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OY52 OBC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 3189cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 54,248 miles on the clock, averaging 6,584 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 OBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
6,584

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading54,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,899
Average per year6,584
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 OBC 42k45k48k51k54k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,646 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 OBC

What car is OY52 OBC?

OY52 OBC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY52 OBC?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 OBC was 54,248 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 OBC passed its MOT?

OY52 OBC has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Sep 2008.

Is OY52 OBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 OBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY52 OBC?

OY52 OBC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.