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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 1984cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 153,135 miles on the clock, averaging 8,746 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 SFE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 153,135 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 8,746 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 SFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 SFE
What car is GL53 SFE?
GL53 SFE is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 SFE?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 SFE was 153,135 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 SFE passed its MOT?
GL53 SFE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2020.
Is GL53 SFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 SFE 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 GL53 SFE?
GL53 SFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.