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BV03 VOU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 53,463 miles on the clock, averaging 5,444 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BV03 VOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
5,444

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 reading53,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,427
Average per year5,444
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV03 VOU 44k46k49k51k53k '05'07'06

Check BV03 VOU

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage49,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage44,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 VOU

What car is BV03 VOU?

BV03 VOU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV03 VOU?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VOU was 53,463 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VOU passed its MOT?

BV03 VOU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Aug 2007.

Is BV03 VOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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