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 Beetle Petrol 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 98,386 miles on the clock, averaging 3,899 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 LXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,386 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,138 |
| Average per year | 3,899 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 LXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 LXR
What car is AE53 LXR?
AE53 LXR is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 LXR?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 LXR was 98,386 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 LXR passed its MOT?
AE53 LXR has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is AE53 LXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 LXR 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 AE53 LXR?
AE53 LXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.