Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 135,308 miles on the clock, averaging 8,409 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 UVG
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,308 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,533 |
| Average per year | 8,409 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 UVG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 UVG
What car is BP53 UVG?
BP53 UVG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 UVG?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 UVG was 135,308 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 UVG passed its MOT?
BP53 UVG has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2019.
Is BP53 UVG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 UVG 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 UVG?
BP53 UVG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.