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BD53 UOY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 107,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,619 miles per year, around 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 BD53 UOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,619

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year7,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 UOY 15k38k62k85k108k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,986 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,943 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage100,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage92,818 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage81,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOT+17,546 miles
PASS
Mileage55,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage47,665 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage34,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage26,387 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage17,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage15,119 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 UOY

What car is BD53 UOY?

BD53 UOY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 UOY?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 UOY was 107,986 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 UOY passed its MOT?

BD53 UOY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2019.

Is BD53 UOY ULEZ compliant?

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

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