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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 142,971 miles on the clock, averaging 7,300 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 AVN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,971 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,681 |
| Average per year | 7,300 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 AVN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 AVN
What car is RL53 AVN?
RL53 AVN is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 AVN?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 AVN was 142,971 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 AVN passed its MOT?
RL53 AVN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2021.
Is RL53 AVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 AVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 AVN?
RL53 AVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.