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BT52 PKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 135,318 miles on the clock, averaging 797 miles per year, well 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 BT52 PKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading135,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year712
Average per year797
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT52 PKN 130k131k133k134k135k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,318 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
PASS
Mileage134,606 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage134,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage133,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage131,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage130,444 miles
Since last MOT+685 miles
PASS
Mileage129,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 PKN

What car is BT52 PKN?

BT52 PKN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT52 PKN?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 PKN was 135,318 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 PKN passed its MOT?

BT52 PKN has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Sep 2016.

Is BT52 PKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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