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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 106,472 miles on the clock, averaging 6,742 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 BUG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,472 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,742 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 BUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 BUG
What car is ML53 BUG?
ML53 BUG is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 BUG?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 BUG was 106,472 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 BUG passed its MOT?
ML53 BUG has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.
Is ML53 BUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 BUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML53 BUG?
ML53 BUG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.