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BW03 CGZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlue
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 Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 82,807 miles on the clock, averaging 4,595 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BW03 CGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,807 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 CGZ 32k45k57k70k83k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage72,500 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage63,359 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage61,158 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage57,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage55,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage52,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage51,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage49,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage47,966 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage38,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage31,887 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

RegistrationBW03 CGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 CGZ

What car is BW03 CGZ?

BW03 CGZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BW03 CGZ?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 CGZ was 82,807 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 CGZ passed its MOT?

BW03 CGZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.

Is BW03 CGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW03 CGZ 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 BW03 CGZ?

BW03 CGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.