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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 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 167,945 miles on the clock, averaging 10,379 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 VYW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,945 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,379 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 VYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 VYW
What car is MD53 VYW?
MD53 VYW is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MD53 VYW?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 VYW was 167,945 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 VYW passed its MOT?
MD53 VYW has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.
Is MD53 VYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 VYW 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 MD53 VYW?
MD53 VYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.