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BG53 CKN

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 72,606 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 miles per year, below 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 BG53 CKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,520

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

Below average
Latest reading72,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,825
Average per year6,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 CKN 24k36k48k60k73k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage64,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage53,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage45,472 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage39,068 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,058 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage38,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage30,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage23,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 CKN

What car is BG53 CKN?

BG53 CKN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 CKN?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 CKN was 72,606 miles, recorded on 9 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 CKN passed its MOT?

BG53 CKN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2015.

Is BG53 CKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 CKN 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 BG53 CKN?

BG53 CKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.