2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OU03 ODS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 265,061 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
OU03 ODS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 265,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OU03 ODS Mileage History
- 02/11/2023230,224 mi
- 01/10/2024245,586 mi+15,362 mi
- 01/10/2024245,588 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025264,926 mi+19,338 mi
- 29/11/2025265,061 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 16,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU03 ODS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OU03 ODS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush nsf wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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