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 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 107,204 miles on the clock, averaging 5,547 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 DSY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,204 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,547 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 DSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 DSY
What car is MW53 DSY?
MW53 DSY is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 DSY?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 DSY was 107,204 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 DSY passed its MOT?
MW53 DSY has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2024.
Is MW53 DSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 DSY 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 MW53 DSY?
MW53 DSY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.