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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 104,714 miles on the clock, averaging 4,709 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 WMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 104,714 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,930 |
| Average per year | 4,709 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 WMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 WMU
What car is OV53 WMU?
OV53 WMU is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 WMU?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 WMU was 104,714 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 WMU passed its MOT?
OV53 WMU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2022.
Is OV53 WMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 WMU 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 OV53 WMU?
OV53 WMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.