Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 107,592 miles on the clock, averaging 8,037 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 VLR
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 107,592 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,100 |
| Average per year | 8,037 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 VLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 VLR
What car is GL53 VLR?
GL53 VLR is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL53 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 VLR was 107,592 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 VLR passed its MOT?
GL53 VLR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2017.
Is GL53 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 VLR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VLR?
GL53 VLR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.