Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 159,975 miles on the clock, averaging 8,759 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BV03 VPW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 159,975 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 168 |
| Average per year | 8,759 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV03 VPW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BV03 VPW
What car is BV03 VPW?
BV03 VPW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BV03 VPW?
The last recorded mileage for BV03 VPW was 159,975 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV03 VPW passed its MOT?
BV03 VPW has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.
Is BV03 VPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV03 VPW 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 VPW?
BV03 VPW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.