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 85,576 miles on the clock, averaging 4,897 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UPA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,897 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 UPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 UPA
What car is BD53 UPA?
BD53 UPA is a grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 UPA?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 UPA was 85,576 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 UPA passed its MOT?
BD53 UPA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2018.
Is BD53 UPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 UPA 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 BD53 UPA?
BD53 UPA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.