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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 129,971 miles on the clock, averaging 6,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for KC53 GCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,971 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC53 GCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KC53 GCU
What car is KC53 GCU?
KC53 GCU is a yellow Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KC53 GCU?
The last recorded mileage for KC53 GCU was 129,971 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC53 GCU passed its MOT?
KC53 GCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.
Is KC53 GCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 GCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KC53 GCU?
KC53 GCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.