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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 136,734 miles on the clock, averaging 8,589 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 JSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,734 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,352 |
| Average per year | 8,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 JSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 JSZ
What car is BP53 JSZ?
BP53 JSZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 JSZ?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 JSZ was 136,734 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 JSZ passed its MOT?
BP53 JSZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jan 2019.
Is BP53 JSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 JSZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 JSZ?
BP53 JSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.