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BV03 VWP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 76,939 miles on the clock, averaging 2,824 miles per year, well below 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 VWP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,480
Average per year2,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 VWP 20k34k48k63k77k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage70,459 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage60,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage52,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage51,935 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage51,569 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
PASS
Mileage51,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,332 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,610 miles
PASS
Mileage48,834 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage48,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage46,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage43,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage41,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage40,505 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage39,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage37,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage35,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage33,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage27,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage22,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage19,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BV03 VWP

What car is BV03 VWP?

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

What is the mileage of BV03 VWP?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VWP was 76,939 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VWP passed its MOT?

BV03 VWP has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is BV03 VWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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