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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 163,488 miles on the clock, averaging 10,963 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DK53 SMU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,488 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DK53 SMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DK53 SMU
What car is DK53 SMU?
DK53 SMU is a green Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DK53 SMU?
The last recorded mileage for DK53 SMU was 163,488 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DK53 SMU passed its MOT?
DK53 SMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.
Is DK53 SMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK53 SMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DK53 SMU?
DK53 SMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.