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VF53 BBK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 141,814 miles on the clock, averaging 11,058 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VF53 BBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,847
Average per year11,058
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VF53 BBK 41k66k91k117k142k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,814 miles
Since last MOT+15,847 miles
PASS
Mileage125,967 miles
Since last MOT+336 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,631 miles
Since last MOT+15,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,987 miles
Since last MOT+14,586 miles
PASS
Mileage95,401 miles
Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage82,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,834 miles
PASS
Mileage68,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage61,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage56,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage47,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage40,876 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 BBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VF53 BBK

What car is VF53 BBK?

VF53 BBK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VF53 BBK?

The last recorded mileage for VF53 BBK was 141,814 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF53 BBK passed its MOT?

VF53 BBK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.

Is VF53 BBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF53 BBK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VF53 BBK?

VF53 BBK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.