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 2324cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 88,474 miles on the clock, averaging 9,616 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 UPM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 88,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,875 |
| Average per year | 9,616 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 UPM
What car is BG53 UPM?
BG53 UPM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 UPM was 88,474 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 UPM passed its MOT?
BG53 UPM has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2012.
Is BG53 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 UPM 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 BG53 UPM?
BG53 UPM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.