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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 56,225 miles on the clock, averaging 4,428 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 BLX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 56,225 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,428 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 BLX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 BLX
What car is CU53 BLX?
CU53 BLX is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 BLX?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 BLX was 56,225 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 BLX passed its MOT?
CU53 BLX has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2014.
Is CU53 BLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 BLX 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 CU53 BLX?
CU53 BLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.