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YK53 LJX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 202,043 miles on the clock, averaging 9,262 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YK53 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,262

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,722
Average per year9,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 LJX 39k80k120k161k202k '06'24'15

Check YK53 LJX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage193,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage186,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage179,055 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage173,246 miles
Since last MOT+45,363 miles
PASS
Mileage127,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,883 miles
PASS
Mileage164,466 miles
Since last MOT+19,271 miles
PASS
Mileage145,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,069 miles
PASS
Mileage129,126 miles
Since last MOT+14,317 miles
PASS
Mileage114,809 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,806 miles
Since last MOT+23,771 miles
PASS
Mileage91,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage89,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage81,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage71,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage62,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,834 miles
PASS
Mileage50,564 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage38,707 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 LJX

What car is YK53 LJX?

YK53 LJX is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 LJX was 202,043 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 LJX passed its MOT?

YK53 LJX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2024.

Is YK53 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 LJX 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 YK53 LJX?

YK53 LJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.