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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 133,732 miles on the clock, averaging 6,636 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 SZE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,732 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,636 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 SZE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 SZE
What car is RL53 SZE?
RL53 SZE is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 SZE?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 SZE was 133,732 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 SZE passed its MOT?
RL53 SZE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2022.
Is RL53 SZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 SZE 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 SZE?
RL53 SZE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.