Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 113,493 miles on the clock, averaging 4,881 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 GKV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 113,493 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,305 |
| Average per year | 4,881 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 GKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 GKV
What car is BN53 GKV?
BN53 GKV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 GKV?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 GKV was 113,493 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 GKV passed its MOT?
BN53 GKV has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2026.
Is BN53 GKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 GKV 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 BN53 GKV?
BN53 GKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.