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 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 141,474 miles on the clock, averaging 6,851 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LS53 VBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,284 |
| Average per year | 6,851 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LS53 VBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 VBO
What car is LS53 VBO?
LS53 VBO is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 VBO?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 VBO was 141,474 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 VBO passed its MOT?
LS53 VBO has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 Apr 2025.
Is LS53 VBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 VBO 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 VBO?
LS53 VBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.