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BV03 VNY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 148,352 miles on the clock, averaging 10,018 miles per year, above 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 VNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,018

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 reading148,352 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 VNY 48k73k98k123k148k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,352 miles
Since last MOT+13,039 miles
PASS
Mileage135,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage133,565 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage131,008 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage130,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage127,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage123,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,096 miles
PASS
Mileage111,244 miles
Since last MOT+18,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,716 miles
Since last MOT+22,957 miles
PASS
Mileage69,759 miles
Since last MOT+21,708 miles
PASS
Mileage48,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VNY
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 VNY

What car is BV03 VNY?

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

What is the mileage of BV03 VNY?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VNY was 148,352 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VNY passed its MOT?

BV03 VNY has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is BV03 VNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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