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SA53 YZP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 103,753 miles on the clock, averaging 6,209 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 YZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,209

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,831
Average per year6,209
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 YZP 21k41k62k83k104k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage95,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,922 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage93,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage90,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage82,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage72,258 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage61,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage54,099 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,096 miles
Since last MOT+562 miles
PASS
Mileage53,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage47,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage42,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage39,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage33,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage26,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage20,613 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 YZP

What car is SA53 YZP?

SA53 YZP is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 YZP?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 YZP was 103,753 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 YZP passed its MOT?

SA53 YZP has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Feb 2020.

Is SA53 YZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 YZP 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 SA53 YZP?

SA53 YZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.