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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 149,973 miles on the clock, averaging 5,281 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HFM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,973 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,281 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 HFM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EA53 HFM
What car is EA53 HFM?
EA53 HFM is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 HFM?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 HFM was 149,973 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 HFM passed its MOT?
EA53 HFM has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.
Is EA53 HFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 HFM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EA53 HFM?
EA53 HFM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.