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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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 162,587 miles on the clock, averaging 4,872 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 RYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 162,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,449 |
| Average per year | 4,872 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 RYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 RYW
What car is AF53 RYW?
AF53 RYW is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 RYW?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 RYW was 162,587 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 RYW passed its MOT?
AF53 RYW has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2025.
Is AF53 RYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 RYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AF53 RYW?
AF53 RYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.