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BF53 EYB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 161,310 miles on the clock, averaging 11,449 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 BF53 EYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,449

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,557
Average per year11,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 EYB 38k69k100k130k161k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,310 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage150,753 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage140,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage131,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage125,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage118,319 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage104,925 miles
Since last MOT+22,740 miles
PASS
Mileage82,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,124 miles
PASS
Mileage64,332 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,965 miles
Since last MOT+17,167 miles
PASS
Mileage37,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 EYB

What car is BF53 EYB?

BF53 EYB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 EYB?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 EYB was 161,310 miles, recorded on 26 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 EYB passed its MOT?

BF53 EYB has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2017.

Is BF53 EYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 EYB 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 BF53 EYB?

BF53 EYB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.