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FL53 DHG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 105,050 miles on the clock, averaging 5,285 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 DHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,872
Average per year5,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 DHG 25k45k65k85k105k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage102,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage99,112 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage94,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage90,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage85,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage76,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage72,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage66,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage61,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage55,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage48,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage41,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage24,977 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 DHG

What car is FL53 DHG?

FL53 DHG is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 DHG?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 DHG was 105,050 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 DHG passed its MOT?

FL53 DHG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is FL53 DHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 DHG 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 FL53 DHG?

FL53 DHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.