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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 106,865 miles on the clock, averaging 7,152 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 UUC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,865 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,696 |
| Average per year | 7,152 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 UUC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 UUC
What car is BL53 UUC?
BL53 UUC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 UUC?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 UUC was 106,865 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 UUC passed its MOT?
BL53 UUC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Oct 2018.
Is BL53 UUC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 UUC 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 BL53 UUC?
BL53 UUC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.