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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 77,516 miles on the clock, averaging 3,561 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GSO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,516 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 GSO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 GSO
What car is ML53 GSO?
ML53 GSO is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 GSO?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 GSO was 77,516 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 GSO passed its MOT?
ML53 GSO has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2025.
Is ML53 GSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 GSO 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 ML53 GSO?
ML53 GSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.