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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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 197,233 miles on the clock, averaging 10,188 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AP53 EBC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,233 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,342 |
| Average per year | 10,188 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 EBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 EBC
What car is AP53 EBC?
AP53 EBC is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AP53 EBC?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 EBC was 197,233 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 EBC passed its MOT?
AP53 EBC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.
Is AP53 EBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 EBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AP53 EBC?
AP53 EBC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.