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BT52 PCV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 159,804 miles on the clock, averaging 9,552 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BT52 PCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,552

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 reading159,804 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,552
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT52 PCV 44k73k102k131k160k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage154,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage145,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage136,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage118,940 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage106,470 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage97,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
PASS
Mileage86,927 miles
Since last MOT+11,630 miles
PASS
Mileage75,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,316 miles
PASS
Mileage63,981 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage53,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage44,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,471 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PCV
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 PCV

What car is BT52 PCV?

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

What is the mileage of BT52 PCV?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 PCV was 159,804 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 PCV passed its MOT?

BT52 PCV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2018.

Is BT52 PCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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