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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 90,278 miles on the clock, averaging 4,868 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 WAE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,278 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,868 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 WAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 WAE
What car is BL53 WAE?
BL53 WAE is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 WAE?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 WAE was 90,278 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 WAE passed its MOT?
BL53 WAE has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2021.
Is BL53 WAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 WAE 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 BL53 WAE?
BL53 WAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.