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 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 170,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,527 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LM53 BUO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,004 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,527 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LM53 BUO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LM — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LM53 BUO
What car is LM53 BUO?
LM53 BUO is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LM53 BUO?
The last recorded mileage for LM53 BUO was 170,004 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LM53 BUO passed its MOT?
LM53 BUO has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2023.
Is LM53 BUO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 BUO 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 LM53 BUO?
LM53 BUO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.