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EF53 BZT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 120,736 miles on the clock, averaging 6,247 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 EF53 BZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,247

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 reading120,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,049
Average per year6,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 BZT 14k41k67k94k121k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,736 miles
Since last MOT+18,049 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,687 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage100,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage98,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage96,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage94,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage90,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage86,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,203 miles
PASS
Mileage82,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage79,337 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage68,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
PASS
Mileage58,456 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage45,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage37,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage32,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage27,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage22,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage19,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage13,931 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 BZT

What car is EF53 BZT?

EF53 BZT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 BZT?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 BZT was 120,736 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 BZT passed its MOT?

EF53 BZT has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2023.

Is EF53 BZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 BZT 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 EF53 BZT?

EF53 BZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.