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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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 86,705 miles on the clock, averaging 5,046 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YR53 HYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 34 |
| Average per year | 5,046 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR53 HYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YR53 HYJ
What car is YR53 HYJ?
YR53 HYJ is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YR53 HYJ?
The last recorded mileage for YR53 HYJ was 86,705 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR53 HYJ passed its MOT?
YR53 HYJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2018.
Is YR53 HYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 HYJ 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 YR53 HYJ?
YR53 HYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.