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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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 118,058 miles on the clock, averaging 8,543 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 YSU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,058 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,543 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 YSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 YSU
What car is BN53 YSU?
BN53 YSU is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 YSU?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 YSU was 118,058 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 YSU passed its MOT?
BN53 YSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2017.
Is BN53 YSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 YSU 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 BN53 YSU?
BN53 YSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.