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BP03 URV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 112,920 miles on the clock, averaging 5,854 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BP03 URV

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,920 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,854
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP03 URV 25k47k69k91k113k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage109,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage103,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage98,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage92,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage87,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage81,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage76,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage70,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage64,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage56,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage49,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage43,342 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage37,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage31,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage25,249 miles
Since last MOT+576 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,673 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 URV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BP03 URV

What car is BP03 URV?

BP03 URV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP03 URV?

The last recorded mileage for BP03 URV was 112,920 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP03 URV passed its MOT?

BP03 URV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2021.

Is BP03 URV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP03 URV 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 BP03 URV?

BP03 URV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.