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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 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 150,656 miles on the clock, averaging 9,724 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YP53 ESU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,724 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 ESU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 ESU
What car is YP53 ESU?
YP53 ESU is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 ESU?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 ESU was 150,656 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 ESU passed its MOT?
YP53 ESU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2020.
Is YP53 ESU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 ESU 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 YP53 ESU?
YP53 ESU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.