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BL52 VLZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 160,312 miles on the clock, averaging 4,270 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 VLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading160,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,666
Average per year4,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 VLZ 125k134k143k152k160k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage155,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage151,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage146,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage142,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage136,678 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage135,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage133,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage125,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 VLZ

What car is BL52 VLZ?

BL52 VLZ is a silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 VLZ?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 VLZ was 160,312 miles, recorded on 12 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 VLZ passed its MOT?

BL52 VLZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 May 2014.

Is BL52 VLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 VLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL52 VLZ?

BL52 VLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.