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BT52 OYU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 120,956 miles on the clock, averaging 6,213 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BT52 OYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,213

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,678
Average per year6,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 OYU 14k40k67k94k121k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage118,278 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage112,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage108,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage103,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage99,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage96,649 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage92,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage86,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage82,897 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage70,157 miles
Since last MOT+19,139 miles
PASS
Mileage51,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage42,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage37,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage31,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage27,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,954 miles
PASS
Mileage13,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 OYU

What car is BT52 OYU?

BT52 OYU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT52 OYU?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 OYU was 120,956 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 OYU passed its MOT?

BT52 OYU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.

Is BT52 OYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 OYU 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 BT52 OYU?

BT52 OYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.