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BV03 VFX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 12 (52% pass rate). It has 168,240 miles on the clock, averaging 10,470 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BV03 VFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,470

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year10,470
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV03 VFX 32k66k100k134k168k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,240 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage160,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage152,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage144,837 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,761 miles
PASS
Mileage136,071 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,070 miles
Since last MOT+11,153 miles
PASS
Mileage124,917 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,772 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage112,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage101,143 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage89,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage69,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,247 miles
PASS
Mileage56,556 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,260 miles
Since last MOT+13,918 miles
PASS
Mileage42,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage31,727 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

RegistrationBV03 VFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 VFX

What car is BV03 VFX?

BV03 VFX is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV03 VFX?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VFX was 168,240 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VFX passed its MOT?

BV03 VFX has had 25 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (13 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.

Is BV03 VFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV03 VFX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV03 VFX?

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