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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 117,216 miles on the clock, averaging 7,681 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 YSX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,805 |
| Average per year | 7,681 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 YSX |
| 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 YSX
What car is BN53 YSX?
BN53 YSX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 YSX?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 YSX was 117,216 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 YSX passed its MOT?
BN53 YSX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 13 Mar 2019.
Is BN53 YSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 YSX 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 YSX?
BN53 YSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.