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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 Petrol 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 94,411 miles on the clock, averaging 6,781 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MP53 SLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,411 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,781 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MP53 SLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 SLU
What car is MP53 SLU?
MP53 SLU is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MP53 SLU?
The last recorded mileage for MP53 SLU was 94,411 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MP53 SLU passed its MOT?
MP53 SLU has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.
Is MP53 SLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 SLU 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 MP53 SLU?
MP53 SLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.