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 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 98,360 miles on the clock, averaging 6,490 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YB53 BZX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,360 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,490 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YB53 BZX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 BZX
What car is YB53 BZX?
YB53 BZX is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB53 BZX?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 BZX was 98,360 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 BZX passed its MOT?
YB53 BZX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2018.
Is YB53 BZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 BZX 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 YB53 BZX?
YB53 BZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.