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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 115,657 miles on the clock, averaging 5,642 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YP53 WXL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,657 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 54 |
| Average per year | 5,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 WXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 WXL
What car is YP53 WXL?
YP53 WXL is a beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 WXL?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 WXL was 115,657 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 WXL passed its MOT?
YP53 WXL has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2022.
Is YP53 WXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 WXL 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 WXL?
YP53 WXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.