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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 98,296 miles on the clock, averaging 6,438 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 BL52 VLW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,296 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,477 |
| Average per year | 6,438 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL52 VLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BL52 VLW
What car is BL52 VLW?
BL52 VLW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL52 VLW?
The last recorded mileage for BL52 VLW was 98,296 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL52 VLW passed its MOT?
BL52 VLW has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.
Is BL52 VLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 VLW 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 BL52 VLW?
BL52 VLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.