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BP53 FHO

2004 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 112,979 miles on the clock, averaging 4,399 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 FHO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,399

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,761
Average per year4,399
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP53 FHO 28k49k70k92k113k '07'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage110,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage107,034 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage102,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage97,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage87,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage81,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage75,684 miles
Since last MOT+47,941 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,743 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BP53 FHO

What car is BP53 FHO?

BP53 FHO is a green Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BP53 FHO?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 FHO was 112,979 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 FHO passed its MOT?

BP53 FHO has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is BP53 FHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 FHO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP53 FHO?

BP53 FHO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.