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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 176,625 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CP53 CXL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 176,625 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,386 |
| Average per year | 7,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CP53 CXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CP53 CXL
What car is CP53 CXL?
CP53 CXL is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CP53 CXL?
The last recorded mileage for CP53 CXL was 176,625 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CP53 CXL passed its MOT?
CP53 CXL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2021.
Is CP53 CXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP53 CXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CP53 CXL?
CP53 CXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.