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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 126,773 miles on the clock, averaging 9,672 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 HMD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,773 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,941 |
| Average per year | 9,672 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 HMD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 HMD
What car is RL53 HMD?
RL53 HMD is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 HMD?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 HMD was 126,773 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 HMD passed its MOT?
RL53 HMD has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2016.
Is RL53 HMD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 HMD 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 HMD?
RL53 HMD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.