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WG53 UGP

2004 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 97,621 miles on the clock, averaging 4,711 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 UGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,711

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 reading97,621 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year4,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 UGP 40k54k69k83k98k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,621 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage95,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage93,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage88,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage84,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage82,007 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage79,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage76,462 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage71,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage64,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage61,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOT+15,017 miles
PASS
Mileage39,686 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 UGP

What car is WG53 UGP?

WG53 UGP is a red Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 UGP?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 UGP was 97,621 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 UGP passed its MOT?

WG53 UGP has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.

Is WG53 UGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 UGP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WG53 UGP?

WG53 UGP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.