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BD53 EEH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 45,914 miles on the clock, averaging 3,107 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 EEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,107

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

Low mileage
Latest reading45,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,985
Average per year3,107
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 EEH 14k22k30k38k46k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage42,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage40,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage36,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage33,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage30,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage27,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage24,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage21,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage17,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage13,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 EEH

What car is BD53 EEH?

BD53 EEH is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 EEH?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 EEH was 45,914 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 EEH passed its MOT?

BD53 EEH has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is BD53 EEH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 EEH 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 BD53 EEH?

BD53 EEH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.