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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 72,363 miles on the clock, averaging 3,703 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LD53 VSL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,363 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 3,703 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LD53 VSL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LD — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LD53 VSL
What car is LD53 VSL?
LD53 VSL is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LD53 VSL?
The last recorded mileage for LD53 VSL was 72,363 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LD53 VSL passed its MOT?
LD53 VSL has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2023.
Is LD53 VSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 VSL 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 LD53 VSL?
LD53 VSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.