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GV53 EEB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 148,133 miles on the clock, averaging 6,220 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 EEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,220

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,397
Average per year6,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 EEB 31k60k89k119k148k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage144,736 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage141,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage140,530 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage139,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,704 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage139,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage137,110 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage134,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage133,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage128,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage121,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage114,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage108,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage88,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,356 miles
PASS
Mileage78,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
PASS
Mileage64,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,318 miles
PASS
Mileage40,627 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage30,586 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 EEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 EEB

What car is GV53 EEB?

GV53 EEB is a beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 EEB?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 EEB was 148,133 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 EEB passed its MOT?

GV53 EEB has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2025.

Is GV53 EEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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