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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 67,218 miles on the clock, averaging 2,617 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DU53 VPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 67,218 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 2,617 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DU53 VPC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 VPC
What car is DU53 VPC?
DU53 VPC is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 VPC?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 VPC was 67,218 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 VPC passed its MOT?
DU53 VPC has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.
Is DU53 VPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 VPC 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 DU53 VPC?
DU53 VPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.