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BL53 SYX

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 109,450 miles on the clock, averaging 4,456 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 SYX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,456

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 reading109,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 SYX 23k45k66k88k109k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,450 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOT+17,080 miles
PASS
Mileage92,369 miles
Since last MOT+12,330 miles
PASS
Mileage80,039 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,034 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage67,170 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage57,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage47,216 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage47,108 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage46,838 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
PASS
Mileage46,499 miles
Since last MOT+415 miles
PASS
Mileage46,084 miles
Since last MOT+648 miles
PASS
Mileage45,436 miles
Since last MOT+484 miles
PASS
Mileage44,952 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
PASS
Mileage44,490 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage43,888 miles
Since last MOT+675 miles
PASS
Mileage43,213 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage42,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage40,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage36,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage29,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage23,447 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 SYX

What car is BL53 SYX?

BL53 SYX is a silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 SYX?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 SYX was 109,450 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 SYX passed its MOT?

BL53 SYX has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is BL53 SYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 SYX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL53 SYX?

BL53 SYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.