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 1398cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 48,043 miles on the clock, averaging 2,589 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HD53 HFL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 2,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 HFL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 HFL
What car is HD53 HFL?
HD53 HFL is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD53 HFL?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 HFL was 48,043 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 HFL passed its MOT?
HD53 HFL has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2023.
Is HD53 HFL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 HFL 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 HD53 HFL?
HD53 HFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.