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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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 67,987 miles on the clock, averaging 6,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GK53 LYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 67,987 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,262 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK53 LYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GK53 LYJ
What car is GK53 LYJ?
GK53 LYJ is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GK53 LYJ?
The last recorded mileage for GK53 LYJ was 67,987 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK53 LYJ passed its MOT?
GK53 LYJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2014.
Is GK53 LYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 LYJ 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 GK53 LYJ?
GK53 LYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.