No, PL53 HXP is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for PL53 HXP?

The MOT for PL53 HXP is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of PL53 HXP?

The recorded mileage for PL53 HXP is 224,266 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is PL53 HXP ULEZ compliant?

No, PL53 HXP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · PL53 HXP

PL53 HXP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 224,266 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 224,266 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/05/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 224,266 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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PL53 HXP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
224,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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PL53 HXP Mileage History

29/12/2021219,503 mi
06/01/2022219,503 mi
15/05/2023220,274 mi+771 mi
19/05/2023220,274 mi
09/05/2024224,266 mi+3,992 mi

Average of roughly 2,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PL53 HXP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 02:53

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (PL53 HXP) between December 2021 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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