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BT03 FXJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 147,922 miles on the clock, averaging 6,936 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 BT03 FXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,936

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 reading147,922 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 FXJ 32k61k90k119k148k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage144,455 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage138,566 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage134,645 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage127,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage115,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage105,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage96,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,890 miles
Since last MOT+15,440 miles
PASS
Mileage81,450 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,254 miles
PASS
Mileage69,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage60,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage55,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage49,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage46,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage43,116 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage31,982 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

RegistrationBT03 FXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 FXJ

What car is BT03 FXJ?

BT03 FXJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT03 FXJ?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 FXJ was 147,922 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 FXJ passed its MOT?

BT03 FXJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2023.

Is BT03 FXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT03 FXJ 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 BT03 FXJ?

BT03 FXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.