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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 119,997 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 WPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 119,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,675 |
| Average per year | 4,616 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 WPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 WPE
What car is RJ53 WPE?
RJ53 WPE is an yellow Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 WPE?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 WPE was 119,997 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 WPE passed its MOT?
RJ53 WPE has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2025.
Is RJ53 WPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 WPE 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 RJ53 WPE?
RJ53 WPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.