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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 95,604 miles on the clock, averaging 6,423 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PF53 VBN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,604 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,512 |
| Average per year | 6,423 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PF53 VBN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PF53 VBN
What car is PF53 VBN?
PF53 VBN is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF53 VBN?
The last recorded mileage for PF53 VBN was 95,604 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF53 VBN passed its MOT?
PF53 VBN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2018.
Is PF53 VBN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 VBN 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 PF53 VBN?
PF53 VBN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.