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BL53 VZF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 89,932 miles on the clock, averaging 5,324 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 BL53 VZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,324

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

Below average
Latest reading89,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,139
Average per year5,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 VZF 41k53k66k78k90k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,139 miles
PASS
Mileage87,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage86,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage84,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage80,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage77,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,949 miles
PASS
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage60,162 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,208 miles
PASS
Mileage47,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage41,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 VZF

What car is BL53 VZF?

BL53 VZF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL53 VZF?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 VZF was 89,932 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 VZF passed its MOT?

BL53 VZF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2016.

Is BL53 VZF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 VZF 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 BL53 VZF?

BL53 VZF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.