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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 107,456 miles on the clock, averaging 5,938 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UUW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,456 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,344 |
| Average per year | 5,938 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 UUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 UUW
What car is GU53 UUW?
GU53 UUW is a black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 UUW?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 UUW was 107,456 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 UUW passed its MOT?
GU53 UUW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2019.
Is GU53 UUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 UUW 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 GU53 UUW?
GU53 UUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.