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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 72,393 miles on the clock, averaging 3,592 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RX53 FRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,393 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,317 |
| Average per year | 3,592 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RX53 FRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RX53 FRL
What car is RX53 FRL?
RX53 FRL is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 FRL?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 FRL was 72,393 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 FRL passed its MOT?
RX53 FRL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2017.
Is RX53 FRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 FRL 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 RX53 FRL?
RX53 FRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.