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 Lupo Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 49,384 miles on the clock, averaging 3,423 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 VBB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 49,384 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,239 |
| Average per year | 3,423 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 VBB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lupo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 VBB
What car is CU53 VBB?
CU53 VBB is a blue Volkswagen Lupo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 VBB?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 VBB was 49,384 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 VBB passed its MOT?
CU53 VBB has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2018.
Is CU53 VBB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 VBB 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 VBB?
CU53 VBB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.