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HD53 BVZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 115,598 miles on the clock, averaging 5,265 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for HD53 BVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,546
Average per year5,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD53 BVZ 30k51k73k94k116k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage111,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage106,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage101,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage100,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,677 miles
PASS
Mileage98,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage89,639 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage79,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage74,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage68,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage58,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage51,780 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,678 miles
Since last MOT+13,404 miles
PASS
Mileage38,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage29,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 BVZ

What car is HD53 BVZ?

HD53 BVZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 BVZ?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 BVZ was 115,598 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 BVZ passed its MOT?

HD53 BVZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is HD53 BVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 BVZ 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 HD53 BVZ?

HD53 BVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.