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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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 92,737 miles on the clock, averaging 10,355 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YS53 UBV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 92,737 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,355 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YS53 UBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YS — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YS53 UBV
What car is YS53 UBV?
YS53 UBV is a blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YS53 UBV?
The last recorded mileage for YS53 UBV was 92,737 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YS53 UBV passed its MOT?
YS53 UBV has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2013.
Is YS53 UBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 UBV 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 YS53 UBV?
YS53 UBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.