Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 103,626 miles on the clock, averaging 7,468 miles per year, around 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 BP53 FGC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 103,626 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,943 |
| Average per year | 7,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 FGC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 FGC
What car is BP53 FGC?
BP53 FGC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 FGC?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 FGC was 103,626 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 FGC passed its MOT?
BP53 FGC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.
Is BP53 FGC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 FGC 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 BP53 FGC?
BP53 FGC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.