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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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 111,354 miles on the clock, averaging 6,242 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 VCO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 273 |
| Average per year | 6,242 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 VCO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 VCO
What car is GL53 VCO?
GL53 VCO is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 VCO?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 VCO was 111,354 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 VCO passed its MOT?
GL53 VCO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.
Is GL53 VCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 VCO 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 VCO?
GL53 VCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.