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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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 160,397 miles on the clock, averaging 9,494 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 YOE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,397 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,532 |
| Average per year | 9,494 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 YOE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 YOE
What car is GL53 YOE?
GL53 YOE is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 YOE?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 YOE was 160,397 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 YOE passed its MOT?
GL53 YOE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 18 Mar 2019.
Is GL53 YOE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 YOE 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 YOE?
GL53 YOE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.