Vehicle summary
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 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 136,492 miles on the clock, averaging 16,252 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DU53 BZR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,492 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,199 |
| Average per year | 16,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DU53 BZR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 BZR
What car is DU53 BZR?
DU53 BZR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 BZR?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 BZR was 136,492 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 BZR passed its MOT?
DU53 BZR has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2014.
Is DU53 BZR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 BZR 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 DU53 BZR?
DU53 BZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.