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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 132,043 miles on the clock, averaging 5,896 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 HPJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,190 |
| Average per year | 5,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 HPJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 HPJ
What car is RF53 HPJ?
RF53 HPJ is an green Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 HPJ?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 HPJ was 132,043 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 HPJ passed its MOT?
RF53 HPJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.
Is RF53 HPJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 HPJ 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 RF53 HPJ?
RF53 HPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.