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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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 136,304 miles on the clock, averaging 11,123 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 MBY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,304 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 148 |
| Average per year | 11,123 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ53 MBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PJ53 MBY
What car is PJ53 MBY?
PJ53 MBY is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PJ53 MBY?
The last recorded mileage for PJ53 MBY was 136,304 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ53 MBY passed its MOT?
PJ53 MBY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2016.
Is PJ53 MBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 MBY 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 PJ53 MBY?
PJ53 MBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.