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EF03 BVM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 88,099 miles on the clock, averaging 5,119 miles per year, 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 EF03 BVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,099
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,119

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

Below average
Latest reading88,099 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 BVM 36k49k62k75k88k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage86,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage83,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage79,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage72,848 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage69,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage61,572 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage53,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage42,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage36,483 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

RegistrationEF03 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 BVM

What car is EF03 BVM?

EF03 BVM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 BVM?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 BVM was 88,099 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 BVM passed its MOT?

EF03 BVM has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2016.

Is EF03 BVM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 BVM 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 EF03 BVM?

EF03 BVM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.