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 Vauxhall Zafira Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 172,587 miles on the clock, averaging 13,736 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for VA53 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 13,736 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VA53 BUW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About VA53 BUW
What car is VA53 BUW?
VA53 BUW is a silver Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.
What is the mileage of VA53 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for VA53 BUW was 172,587 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA53 BUW passed its MOT?
VA53 BUW has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2017.
Is VA53 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 BUW 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 VA53 BUW?
VA53 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.