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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 145,294 miles on the clock, averaging 8,590 miles per year, around 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 CHK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,294 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,590 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BW03 CHK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BW — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BW03 CHK
What car is BW03 CHK?
BW03 CHK is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BW03 CHK?
The last recorded mileage for BW03 CHK was 145,294 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BW03 CHK passed its MOT?
BW03 CHK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2021.
Is BW03 CHK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW03 CHK 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 CHK?
BW03 CHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.