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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 80,385 miles on the clock, averaging 3,445 miles per year, well below 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 BV53 VXP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV53 VXP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BV53 VXP
What car is BV53 VXP?
BV53 VXP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BV53 VXP?
The last recorded mileage for BV53 VXP was 80,385 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV53 VXP passed its MOT?
BV53 VXP has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.
Is BV53 VXP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 VXP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BV53 VXP?
BV53 VXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.