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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 132,197 miles on the clock, averaging 6,102 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GP53 BSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 78 |
| Average per year | 6,102 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP53 BSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GP53 BSZ
What car is GP53 BSZ?
GP53 BSZ is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 BSZ?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 BSZ was 132,197 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 BSZ passed its MOT?
GP53 BSZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2025.
Is GP53 BSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 BSZ 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 GP53 BSZ?
GP53 BSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.