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EP03 BBV

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 74,911 miles on the clock, averaging 13,521 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EP03 BBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
13,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading74,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,721
Average per year13,521
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EP03 BBV 25k38k50k62k75k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,911 miles
Since last MOT+16,721 miles
PASS
Mileage58,190 miles
Since last MOT+23,008 miles
PASS
Mileage35,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage25,263 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

RegistrationEP03 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 BBV

What car is EP03 BBV?

EP03 BBV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 BBV?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 BBV was 74,911 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 BBV passed its MOT?

EP03 BBV has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 23 Apr 2010.

Is EP03 BBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 BBV 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 EP03 BBV?

EP03 BBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.