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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 74,543 miles on the clock, averaging 3,378 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DX51 VLB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,543 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,945 |
| Average per year | 3,378 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DX51 VLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DX51 VLB
What car is DX51 VLB?
DX51 VLB is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.
What is the mileage of DX51 VLB?
The last recorded mileage for DX51 VLB was 74,543 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX51 VLB passed its MOT?
DX51 VLB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2016.
Is DX51 VLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 VLB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DX51 VLB?
DX51 VLB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.