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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 181,760 miles on the clock, averaging 10,918 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,013 |
| Average per year | 10,918 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 UPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 UPV
What car is BD53 UPV?
BD53 UPV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BD53 UPV?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 UPV was 181,760 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 UPV passed its MOT?
BD53 UPV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.
Is BD53 UPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 UPV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BD53 UPV?
BD53 UPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.