Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 89,426 miles on the clock, averaging 7,286 miles per year, 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 VGD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,426 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,286 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT52 VGD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BT52 VGD
What car is BT52 VGD?
BT52 VGD is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BT52 VGD?
The last recorded mileage for BT52 VGD was 89,426 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT52 VGD passed its MOT?
BT52 VGD has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2015.
Is BT52 VGD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 VGD 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 VGD?
BT52 VGD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.