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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 169,955 miles on the clock, averaging 10,431 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 LXP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,035 |
| Average per year | 10,431 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 LXP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 LXP
What car is AO53 LXP?
AO53 LXP is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 LXP?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 LXP was 169,955 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 LXP passed its MOT?
AO53 LXP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2019.
Is AO53 LXP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 LXP 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 AO53 LXP?
AO53 LXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.