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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 181,815 miles on the clock, averaging 14,318 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 DYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,815 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 14,318 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 DYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 DYJ
What car is BD53 DYJ?
BD53 DYJ is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BD53 DYJ?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 DYJ was 181,815 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 DYJ passed its MOT?
BD53 DYJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2018.
Is BD53 DYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 DYJ 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 BD53 DYJ?
BD53 DYJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.