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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 28,999 miles on the clock, averaging 1,798 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 WLE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 28,999 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,165 |
| Average per year | 1,798 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 WLE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WLE
What car is MK53 WLE?
MK53 WLE is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 WLE?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 WLE was 28,999 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 WLE passed its MOT?
MK53 WLE has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2013.
Is MK53 WLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 WLE 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 WLE?
MK53 WLE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.