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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 175,050 miles on the clock, averaging 10,612 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GYB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,050 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,612 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 GYB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 GYB
What car is ML53 GYB?
ML53 GYB is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 GYB?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 GYB was 175,050 miles, recorded on 9 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 GYB passed its MOT?
ML53 GYB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2017.
Is ML53 GYB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 GYB 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 GYB?
ML53 GYB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.