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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 100,812 miles on the clock, averaging 5,460 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 XYB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,812 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,460 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP51 XYB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XYB
What car is BP51 XYB?
BP51 XYB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BP51 XYB?
The last recorded mileage for BP51 XYB was 100,812 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP51 XYB passed its MOT?
BP51 XYB has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2016.
Is BP51 XYB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 XYB 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 XYB?
BP51 XYB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.