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 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 129,015 miles on the clock, averaging 5,624 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for VA53 DBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,451 |
| Average per year | 5,624 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VA53 DBU |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About VA53 DBU
What car is VA53 DBU?
VA53 DBU is a silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.
What is the mileage of VA53 DBU?
The last recorded mileage for VA53 DBU was 129,015 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA53 DBU passed its MOT?
VA53 DBU has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.
Is VA53 DBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 DBU 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 DBU?
VA53 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.