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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 90,274 miles on the clock, averaging 5,292 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 LJE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 90,274 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,977 |
| Average per year | 5,292 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 LJE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 LJE
What car is MK53 LJE?
MK53 LJE is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 LJE?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 LJE was 90,274 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 LJE passed its MOT?
MK53 LJE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2017.
Is MK53 LJE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 LJE 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 MK53 LJE?
MK53 LJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.