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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 154,959 miles on the clock, averaging 7,792 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW52 LXY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,512 |
| Average per year | 7,792 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW52 LXY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MW52 LXY
What car is MW52 LXY?
MW52 LXY is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW52 LXY?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 LXY was 154,959 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 LXY passed its MOT?
MW52 LXY has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2021.
Is MW52 LXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 LXY 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 MW52 LXY?
MW52 LXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.