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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 15 (52% pass rate). It has 116,727 miles on the clock, averaging 5,354 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 SXH
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 | 116,727 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,354 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 SXH |
| 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 SXH
What car is BP53 SXH?
BP53 SXH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 SXH?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 SXH was 116,727 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 SXH passed its MOT?
BP53 SXH has had 31 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (16 passes, 15 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.
Is BP53 SXH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 SXH 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 SXH?
BP53 SXH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.