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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 172,741 miles on the clock, averaging 10,244 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 CYO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,741 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,975 |
| Average per year | 10,244 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 CYO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 CYO
What car is BG53 CYO?
BG53 CYO is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 CYO?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 CYO was 172,741 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 CYO passed its MOT?
BG53 CYO has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 4 Nov 2021.
Is BG53 CYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 CYO 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 BG53 CYO?
BG53 CYO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.