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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 121,854 miles on the clock, averaging 8,877 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MP53 RCO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,854 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,004 |
| Average per year | 8,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MP53 RCO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MP53 RCO
What car is MP53 RCO?
MP53 RCO is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MP53 RCO?
The last recorded mileage for MP53 RCO was 121,854 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MP53 RCO passed its MOT?
MP53 RCO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2018.
Is MP53 RCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 RCO 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 MP53 RCO?
MP53 RCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.