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FM52 BPO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 127,605 miles on the clock, averaging 6,690 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 BPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 BPO 40k62k84k106k128k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,605 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage119,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage113,400 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage112,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage109,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage105,185 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage99,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage88,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage81,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage72,477 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage62,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage52,982 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,899 miles
Since last MOT+12,483 miles
PASS
Mileage40,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 BPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 BPO

What car is FM52 BPO?

FM52 BPO is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 BPO?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 BPO was 127,605 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 BPO passed its MOT?

FM52 BPO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is FM52 BPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 BPO 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 FM52 BPO?

FM52 BPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.