The road tax status for YY53 HFD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YY53 HFD?

The MOT for YY53 HFD is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YY53 HFD?

The recorded mileage for YY53 HFD is 98,822 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY53 HFD ULEZ compliant?

No, YY53 HFD 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 1.6L Petrol · YY53 HFD

YY53 HFD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 98,822 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 98,822 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 24/04/2025

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Mileage: 98,822 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1596cc

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YY53 HFD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
98,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 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

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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YY53 HFD Mileage History

26/04/202284,573 mi
31/03/202391,779 mi+7,206 mi
31/03/202391,779 mi
17/04/202498,822 mi+7,043 mi
18/04/202498,822 mi

Average of roughly 7,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YY53 HFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 01:26

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (YY53 HFD) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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