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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 140,891 miles on the clock, averaging 7,031 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 JVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,891 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,054 |
| Average per year | 7,031 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 JVU |
| 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 JVU
What car is BP53 JVU?
BP53 JVU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 JVU?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 JVU was 140,891 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 JVU passed its MOT?
BP53 JVU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2021.
Is BP53 JVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 JVU 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 JVU?
BP53 JVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.