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BN53 GMX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 248,284 miles on the clock, averaging 14,104 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 GMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
248,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,104

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading248,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,332
Average per year14,104
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 GMX 38k90k143k196k248k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage248,284 miles
Since last MOT+14,332 miles
PASS
Mileage233,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,278 miles
PASS
Mileage218,674 miles
Since last MOT+15,121 miles
PASS
Mileage203,553 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,029 miles
PASS
Mileage189,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage176,854 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage168,023 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,886 miles
Since last MOT+16,349 miles
PASS
Mileage138,537 miles
Since last MOT+21,824 miles
PASS
Mileage116,713 miles
Since last MOT+16,415 miles
PASS
Mileage100,298 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage88,258 miles
Since last MOT+12,540 miles
PASS
Mileage75,718 miles
Since last MOT+11,957 miles
PASS
Mileage63,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage51,495 miles
Since last MOT+13,741 miles
PASS
Mileage37,754 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 GMX

What car is BN53 GMX?

BN53 GMX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 GMX?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 GMX was 248,284 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 GMX passed its MOT?

BN53 GMX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2021.

Is BN53 GMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 GMX 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 BN53 GMX?

BN53 GMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.