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FD53 KZV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 66,108 miles on the clock, averaging 10,138 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 KZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
10,138

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading66,108 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,138
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 KZV 37k44k52k59k66k '06'09'08

Check FD53 KZV

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage56,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage47,994 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage36,905 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 KZV

What car is FD53 KZV?

FD53 KZV is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 KZV?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 KZV was 66,108 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 KZV passed its MOT?

FD53 KZV has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Oct 2009.

Is FD53 KZV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 KZV 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 FD53 KZV?

FD53 KZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.