Vehicle summary
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 Sharan Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 156,152 miles on the clock, averaging 9,827 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,152 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,827 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sharan |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 BUW
What car is CU53 BUW?
CU53 BUW is a blue Volkswagen Sharan, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 BUW was 156,152 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 BUW passed its MOT?
CU53 BUW has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2019.
Is CU53 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 BUW 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 CU53 BUW?
CU53 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.