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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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 111,908 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UPP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,908 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,570 |
| Average per year | 6,827 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 UPP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 UPP
What car is BD53 UPP?
BD53 UPP is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 UPP?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 UPP was 111,908 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 UPP passed its MOT?
BD53 UPP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2019.
Is BD53 UPP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 UPP 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 UPP?
BD53 UPP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.