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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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 161,763 miles on the clock, averaging 8,241 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YR53 FVD
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,763 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 749 |
| Average per year | 8,241 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR53 FVD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YR53 FVD
What car is YR53 FVD?
YR53 FVD is a orange Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YR53 FVD?
The last recorded mileage for YR53 FVD was 161,763 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR53 FVD passed its MOT?
YR53 FVD has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.
Is YR53 FVD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 FVD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YR53 FVD?
YR53 FVD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.