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HV53 BZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 124,444 miles on the clock, averaging 6,687 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 HV53 BZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,687

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 BZX 21k47k73k99k124k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage122,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage111,116 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,074 miles
Since last MOT+12,819 miles
PASS
Mileage98,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage96,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage91,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage86,438 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage79,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage73,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage62,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage56,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage48,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage40,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage28,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage20,925 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 BZX

What car is HV53 BZX?

HV53 BZX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 BZX?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 BZX was 124,444 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 BZX passed its MOT?

HV53 BZX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2022.

Is HV53 BZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 BZX 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 HV53 BZX?

HV53 BZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.