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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 130,688 miles on the clock, averaging 6,399 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 DBY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,688 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,394 |
| Average per year | 6,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 DBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 DBY
What car is RN53 DBY?
RN53 DBY is an yellow Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 DBY?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 DBY was 130,688 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 DBY passed its MOT?
RN53 DBY has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.
Is RN53 DBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 DBY 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 RN53 DBY?
RN53 DBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.