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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1984cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 168,123 miles on the clock, averaging 5,923 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HS51 DBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 168,123 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 302 |
| Average per year | 5,923 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HS51 DBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About HS51 DBV
What car is HS51 DBV?
HS51 DBV is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.
What is the mileage of HS51 DBV?
The last recorded mileage for HS51 DBV was 168,123 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS51 DBV passed its MOT?
HS51 DBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2023.
Is HS51 DBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS51 DBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HS51 DBV?
HS51 DBV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.