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 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 86,342 miles on the clock, averaging 5,841 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 BN53 WHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,342 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,389 |
| Average per year | 5,841 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 WHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 WHJ
What car is BN53 WHJ?
BN53 WHJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 WHJ?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 WHJ was 86,342 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 WHJ passed its MOT?
BN53 WHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2016.
Is BN53 WHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 WHJ 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 WHJ?
BN53 WHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.