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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 157,011 miles on the clock, averaging 9,113 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 YLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,011 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,113 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 YLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 YLJ
What car is AF53 YLJ?
AF53 YLJ is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 YLJ?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 YLJ was 157,011 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 YLJ passed its MOT?
AF53 YLJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.
Is AF53 YLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 YLJ 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 AF53 YLJ?
AF53 YLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.