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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 113,292 miles on the clock, averaging 4,595 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MT53 FXU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 113,292 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,595 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 FXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 FXU
What car is MT53 FXU?
MT53 FXU is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 FXU?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 FXU was 113,292 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 FXU passed its MOT?
MT53 FXU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2022.
Is MT53 FXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 FXU 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 MT53 FXU?
MT53 FXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.