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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 Diesel 1896cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 180,177 miles on the clock, averaging 12,452 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 BNY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 180,177 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 100,013 |
| Average per year | 12,452 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 BNY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 BNY
What car is RN53 BNY?
RN53 BNY is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 BNY?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 BNY was 180,177 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 BNY passed its MOT?
RN53 BNY has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Mar 2018.
Is RN53 BNY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 BNY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RN53 BNY?
RN53 BNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.