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BD53 VSX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 120,228 miles on the clock, averaging 5,875 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,875

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 VSX 19k45k70k95k120k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,228 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage113,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,475 miles
PASS
Mileage112,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage107,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage104,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage100,071 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage93,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage86,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage82,032 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage78,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage71,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage64,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage54,319 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage44,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage34,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage26,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BD53 VSX

What car is BD53 VSX?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 VSX?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 VSX was 120,228 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 VSX passed its MOT?

BD53 VSX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2024.

Is BD53 VSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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