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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 142,191 miles on the clock, averaging 7,178 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 LRF
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 | 142,191 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,178 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 LRF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LRF
What car is BP53 LRF?
BP53 LRF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 LRF?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 LRF was 142,191 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 LRF passed its MOT?
BP53 LRF has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2024.
Is BP53 LRF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 LRF 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 LRF?
BP53 LRF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.