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FL53 GAO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 141,328 miles on the clock, averaging 9,180 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 GAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,180

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 reading141,328 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 GAO 29k57k85k113k141k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage137,990 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage128,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage121,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage112,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,885 miles
PASS
Mileage101,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage91,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage83,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage77,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,073 miles
PASS
Mileage67,790 miles
Since last MOT+15,695 miles
PASS
Mileage52,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,095 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage39,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,728 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage28,724 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourSilver
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 GAO

What car is FL53 GAO?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 GAO?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 GAO was 141,328 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 GAO passed its MOT?

FL53 GAO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2018.

Is FL53 GAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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