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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 111,891 miles on the clock, averaging 6,106 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DY53 VUL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,891 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,106 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY53 VUL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DY53 VUL
What car is DY53 VUL?
DY53 VUL is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DY53 VUL?
The last recorded mileage for DY53 VUL was 111,891 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY53 VUL passed its MOT?
DY53 VUL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2022.
Is DY53 VUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 VUL 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 DY53 VUL?
DY53 VUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.