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GV53 BMY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1398cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 135,483 miles on the clock, averaging 8,458 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 BMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,483 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 BMY 23k51k79k107k135k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage130,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage129,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,374 miles
Since last MOT+16,453 miles
PASS
Mileage112,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,921 miles
Since last MOT+16,915 miles
PASS
Mileage96,006 miles
Since last MOT+16,172 miles
PASS
Mileage79,834 miles
Since last MOT+17,136 miles
PASS
Mileage62,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,698 miles
Since last MOT+13,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage45,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage39,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage35,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,089 miles
PASS
Mileage29,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage23,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 BMY

What car is GV53 BMY?

GV53 BMY is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 BMY?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 BMY was 135,483 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 BMY passed its MOT?

GV53 BMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2020.

Is GV53 BMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 BMY 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 GV53 BMY?

GV53 BMY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.