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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 107,844 miles on the clock, averaging 4,794 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 FRV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 107,844 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 116 |
| Average per year | 4,794 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 FRV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 FRV
What car is ET53 FRV?
ET53 FRV is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of ET53 FRV?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 FRV was 107,844 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 FRV passed its MOT?
ET53 FRV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.
Is ET53 FRV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 FRV 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 ET53 FRV?
ET53 FRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.