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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 226,179 miles on the clock, averaging 16,283 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 LPO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 226,179 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 992 |
| Average per year | 16,283 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 LPO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 LPO
What car is BP53 LPO?
BP53 LPO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 LPO?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 LPO was 226,179 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 LPO passed its MOT?
BP53 LPO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.
Is BP53 LPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 LPO 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 LPO?
BP53 LPO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.