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RN53 DYC

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 93,278 miles on the clock, averaging 3,885 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 DYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,885

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,278 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 DYC 18k37k56k75k93k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,278 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
PASS
Mileage92,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage90,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage87,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage84,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage82,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage79,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage76,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage68,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage64,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage61,060 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage54,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage46,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage40,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage36,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage31,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage26,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage22,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage18,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 DYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 DYC

What car is RN53 DYC?

RN53 DYC is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 DYC?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 DYC was 93,278 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 DYC passed its MOT?

RN53 DYC has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2026.

Is RN53 DYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 DYC 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 DYC?

RN53 DYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.