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DF53 UUA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 129,119 miles on the clock, averaging 6,239 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 UUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,239

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,807
Average per year6,239
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 UUA 34k58k82k105k129k '06'22'15

Check DF53 UUA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage129,119 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage122,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage114,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage108,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage103,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage95,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage88,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage83,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage74,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage67,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage59,716 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage51,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage34,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 UUA

What car is DF53 UUA?

DF53 UUA is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 UUA?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 UUA was 129,119 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 UUA passed its MOT?

DF53 UUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 10 Mar 2022.

Is DF53 UUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 UUA 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 DF53 UUA?

DF53 UUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.