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CP03 BKU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 1198cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 76,935 miles on the clock, averaging 3,061 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 CP03 BKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,061

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 reading76,935 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP03 BKU 18k33k47k62k77k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,935 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage76,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage74,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,974 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage74,133 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage73,241 miles
Since last MOT+680 miles
PASS
Mileage72,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage71,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage69,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage68,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage66,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage56,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage52,992 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage48,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage44,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage37,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage30,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage23,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage18,002 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

RegistrationCP03 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CP03 BKU

What car is CP03 BKU?

CP03 BKU is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CP03 BKU?

The last recorded mileage for CP03 BKU was 76,935 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP03 BKU passed its MOT?

CP03 BKU has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is CP03 BKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP03 BKU 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 CP03 BKU?

CP03 BKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.