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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 Beetle Petrol 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 123,791 miles on the clock, averaging 8,525 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 UWB
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,791 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,719 |
| Average per year | 8,525 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 UWB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UWB
What car is BP53 UWB?
BP53 UWB is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 UWB?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 UWB was 123,791 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 UWB passed its MOT?
BP53 UWB has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2015.
Is BP53 UWB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 UWB 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 UWB?
BP53 UWB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.