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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 169,210 miles on the clock, averaging 6,563 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WVO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 169,210 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 6,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 WVO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 WVO
What car is EX53 WVO?
EX53 WVO is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 WVO?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 WVO was 169,210 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 WVO passed its MOT?
EX53 WVO has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2025.
Is EX53 WVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 WVO 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 EX53 WVO?
EX53 WVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.