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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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 95,186 miles on the clock, averaging 5,618 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for WV53 DSO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,829 |
| Average per year | 5,618 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WV53 DSO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WV — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WV53 DSO
What car is WV53 DSO?
WV53 DSO is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WV53 DSO?
The last recorded mileage for WV53 DSO was 95,186 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WV53 DSO passed its MOT?
WV53 DSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2019.
Is WV53 DSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 DSO 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 WV53 DSO?
WV53 DSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.