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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 111,774 miles on the clock, averaging 5,062 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UPW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,774 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,512 |
| Average per year | 5,062 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 UPW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UPW
What car is BD53 UPW?
BD53 UPW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BD53 UPW?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 UPW was 111,774 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 UPW passed its MOT?
BD53 UPW has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2025.
Is BD53 UPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 UPW 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 UPW?
BD53 UPW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.