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AV03 BLF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 71,757 miles on the clock, averaging 3,269 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AV03 BLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,269

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,218
Average per year3,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 BLF 16k30k44k58k72k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage66,539 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage58,805 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage50,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage47,595 miles
Since last MOT+607 miles
PASS
Mileage46,988 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage46,140 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
Mileage45,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage43,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage41,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage39,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage37,592 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage35,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage31,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage26,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage22,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage18,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage15,801 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 BLF

What car is AV03 BLF?

AV03 BLF is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 BLF?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 BLF was 71,757 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 BLF passed its MOT?

AV03 BLF has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 4 Apr 2023.

Is AV03 BLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 BLF 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 AV03 BLF?

AV03 BLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.