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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 114,550 miles on the clock, averaging 7,383 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 POA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,550 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,794 |
| Average per year | 7,383 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 POA |
| 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 POA
What car is BN53 POA?
BN53 POA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 POA?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 POA was 114,550 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 POA passed its MOT?
BN53 POA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.
Is BN53 POA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 POA 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 POA?
BN53 POA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.