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WR53 NZN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 88,400 miles on the clock, averaging 3,565 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WR53 NZN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,565

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,400 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 NZN 20k37k54k71k88k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage83,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage78,254 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,251 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,195 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage74,250 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
PASS
Mileage74,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,073 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage73,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,435 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage72,532 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage71,735 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage69,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage68,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage63,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage61,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage58,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage55,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage50,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage44,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage37,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage30,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage20,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 NZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 NZN

What car is WR53 NZN?

WR53 NZN is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 NZN?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 NZN was 88,400 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 NZN passed its MOT?

WR53 NZN has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is WR53 NZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 NZN 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 WR53 NZN?

WR53 NZN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.