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BV03 VFP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 193,449 miles on the clock, averaging 8,938 miles per year, around 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 BV03 VFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,938

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 VFP 26k68k110k152k193k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,449 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage184,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,347 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage174,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage170,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage168,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage164,573 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,570 miles
Since last MOT+18,109 miles
PASS
Mileage146,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage141,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage135,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage133,256 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage122,701 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,695 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,240 miles
PASS
Mileage110,418 miles
Since last MOT+16,222 miles
PASS
Mileage94,196 miles
Since last MOT+21,230 miles
PASS
Mileage72,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,966 miles
Since last MOT+14,799 miles
PASS
Mileage58,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage48,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage41,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage33,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage26,075 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 VFP

What car is BV03 VFP?

BV03 VFP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV03 VFP?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VFP was 193,449 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VFP passed its MOT?

BV03 VFP has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is BV03 VFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV03 VFP 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 BV03 VFP?

BV03 VFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.