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BG03 HLA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 1200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 117,482 miles on the clock, averaging 6,130 miles per year, 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 BG03 HLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,130

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 HLA 19k44k68k93k117k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,482 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,472 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage116,781 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage113,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage109,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage106,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,229 miles
Since last MOT+12,627 miles
PASS
Mileage89,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage82,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,479 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage68,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage63,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage52,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,665 miles
PASS
Mileage40,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage33,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage26,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage19,312 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 HLA

What car is BG03 HLA?

BG03 HLA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 HLA?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 HLA was 117,482 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 HLA passed its MOT?

BG03 HLA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2022.

Is BG03 HLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 HLA 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 BG03 HLA?

BG03 HLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.