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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 55,569 miles on the clock, averaging 1,936 miles per year, well 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 HD53 BYH
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,569 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,827 |
| Average per year | 1,936 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 BYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 BYH
What car is HD53 BYH?
HD53 BYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD53 BYH?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 BYH was 55,569 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 BYH passed its MOT?
HD53 BYH has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.
Is HD53 BYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 BYH 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 BYH?
HD53 BYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.