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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 81,168 miles on the clock, averaging 6,749 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 BP51 XXB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,168 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,698 |
| Average per year | 6,749 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP51 XXB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BP51 XXB
What car is BP51 XXB?
BP51 XXB is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BP51 XXB?
The last recorded mileage for BP51 XXB was 81,168 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP51 XXB passed its MOT?
BP51 XXB has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2011.
Is BP51 XXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 XXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BP51 XXB?
BP51 XXB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.