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DY53 BZG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 116,745 miles on the clock, averaging 5,069 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 BZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,069

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,745 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,069
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 BZG 22k45k69k93k117k '06'25'16

Check DY53 BZG

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage116,745 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
PASS
Mileage116,652 miles
Since last MOT+16,770 miles
PASS
Mileage99,882 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage88,979 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,147 miles
PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage76,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage74,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage70,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage68,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage65,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage61,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage56,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage42,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage28,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage21,641 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 BZG

What car is DY53 BZG?

DY53 BZG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 BZG?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 BZG was 116,745 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 BZG passed its MOT?

DY53 BZG has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2025.

Is DY53 BZG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 BZG 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 DY53 BZG?

DY53 BZG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.