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BT52 PLO

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 157,486 miles on the clock, averaging 7,590 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BT52 PLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,590

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,054
Average per year7,590
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT52 PLO 95k110k126k142k157k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage148,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage140,803 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage136,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage129,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage121,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage112,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage102,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage94,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PLO
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 PLO

What car is BT52 PLO?

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

What is the mileage of BT52 PLO?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 PLO was 157,486 miles, recorded on 5 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 PLO passed its MOT?

BT52 PLO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2015.

Is BT52 PLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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