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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 108,538 miles on the clock, averaging 6,413 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 LXU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,538 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,244 |
| Average per year | 6,413 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 LXU |
| 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 LXU
What car is AE53 LXU?
AE53 LXU is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 LXU?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 LXU was 108,538 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 LXU passed its MOT?
AE53 LXU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2018.
Is AE53 LXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 LXU 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 LXU?
AE53 LXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.