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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 127,018 miles on the clock, averaging 5,426 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 LPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,988 |
| Average per year | 5,426 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 LPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 LPU
What car is BP53 LPU?
BP53 LPU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 LPU?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 LPU was 127,018 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 LPU passed its MOT?
BP53 LPU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.
Is BP53 LPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 LPU 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 LPU?
BP53 LPU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.