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OU53 NMZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Orange Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 161,063 miles on the clock, averaging 7,762 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 NMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,762

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53
Average per year7,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 NMZ 25k59k93k127k161k '06'24'15

Check OU53 NMZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,063 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage158,791 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage154,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage147,885 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage142,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage136,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage130,517 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage123,911 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage117,569 miles
Since last MOT+16,741 miles
PASS
Mileage100,828 miles
Since last MOT+22,507 miles
PASS
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOT+9,464 miles
PASS
Mileage68,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage59,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage49,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,567 miles
PASS
Mileage37,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage28,323 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage28,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage25,247 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 NMZ

What car is OU53 NMZ?

OU53 NMZ is an orange Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 NMZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 NMZ was 161,063 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 NMZ passed its MOT?

OU53 NMZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2024.

Is OU53 NMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 NMZ 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 OU53 NMZ?

OU53 NMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.