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CV03 BJY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 156,349 miles on the clock, averaging 7,029 miles per year, 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 CV03 BJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,116
Average per year7,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV03 BJY 48k75k102k129k156k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage153,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage149,602 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage143,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage137,659 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage129,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage123,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage119,051 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage101,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
PASS
Mileage90,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage83,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage74,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage65,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage58,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage48,126 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CV03 BJY

What car is CV03 BJY?

CV03 BJY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV03 BJY?

The last recorded mileage for CV03 BJY was 156,349 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV03 BJY passed its MOT?

CV03 BJY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2021.

Is CV03 BJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV03 BJY 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 CV03 BJY?

CV03 BJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.