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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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 98,383 miles on the clock, averaging 5,472 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 DKA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,383 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,568 |
| Average per year | 5,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 DKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 DKA
What car is CV53 DKA?
CV53 DKA is a orange Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 DKA?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 DKA was 98,383 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 DKA passed its MOT?
CV53 DKA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2019.
Is CV53 DKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 DKA 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 CV53 DKA?
CV53 DKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.