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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 122,731 miles on the clock, averaging 6,726 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LS53 DPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,731 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,726 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LS53 DPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 DPU
What car is LS53 DPU?
LS53 DPU is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 DPU?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 DPU was 122,731 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 DPU passed its MOT?
LS53 DPU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2022.
Is LS53 DPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 DPU 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 LS53 DPU?
LS53 DPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.