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 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 102,066 miles on the clock, averaging 7,354 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 VDR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,354 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 VDR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VDR
What car is CV53 VDR?
CV53 VDR is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 VDR?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 VDR was 102,066 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 VDR passed its MOT?
CV53 VDR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2017.
Is CV53 VDR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 VDR 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 VDR?
CV53 VDR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.