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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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 128,870 miles on the clock, averaging 7,464 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VYE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,870 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,880 |
| Average per year | 7,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 VYE
What car is EF53 VYE?
EF53 VYE is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VYE?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VYE was 128,870 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VYE passed its MOT?
EF53 VYE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2020.
Is EF53 VYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VYE 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 EF53 VYE?
EF53 VYE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.