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MV03 BFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 161,322 miles on the clock, averaging 9,223 miles per year, above 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 MV03 BFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,223

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,322 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 BFZ 87k106k124k143k161k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage153,917 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage140,746 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,591 miles
Since last MOT+17,489 miles
PASS
Mileage123,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage117,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage114,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage107,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage101,309 miles
Since last MOT+13,118 miles
PASS
Mileage88,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,138 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MV03 BFZ

What car is MV03 BFZ?

MV03 BFZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV03 BFZ?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 BFZ was 161,322 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 BFZ passed its MOT?

MV03 BFZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2014.

Is MV03 BFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV03 BFZ 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 MV03 BFZ?

MV03 BFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.