Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 124,521 miles on the clock, averaging 9,435 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 SY03 BVP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,521 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,728 |
| Average per year | 9,435 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY03 BVP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SY03 BVP
What car is SY03 BVP?
SY03 BVP is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY03 BVP?
The last recorded mileage for SY03 BVP was 124,521 miles, recorded on 26 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY03 BVP passed its MOT?
SY03 BVP has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2015.
Is SY03 BVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 BVP 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 SY03 BVP?
SY03 BVP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.