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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 89,578 miles on the clock, averaging 6,472 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BS53 BUG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,912 |
| Average per year | 6,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BS53 BUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BS — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BS53 BUG
What car is BS53 BUG?
BS53 BUG is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BS53 BUG?
The last recorded mileage for BS53 BUG was 89,578 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BS53 BUG passed its MOT?
BS53 BUG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.
Is BS53 BUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BS53 BUG 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 BS53 BUG?
BS53 BUG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.