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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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 136,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,907 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 FXU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,214 |
| Average per year | 7,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 FXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 FXU
What car is DC53 FXU?
DC53 FXU is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 FXU?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 FXU was 136,299 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 FXU passed its MOT?
DC53 FXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jan 2020.
Is DC53 FXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 FXU?
DC53 FXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.