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SB53 EAC

2003 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 131,937 miles on the clock, averaging 8,309 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 EAC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,937
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
8,309

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,109
Average per year8,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 EAC 15k44k73k103k132k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,937 miles
Since last MOT+18,109 miles
PASS
Mileage113,828 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,751 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage109,171 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage101,910 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage97,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,502 miles
PASS
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage79,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage71,306 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage63,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage55,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage45,236 miles
Since last MOT+14,878 miles
PASS
Mileage30,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage22,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage19,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage14,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 EAC

What car is SB53 EAC?

SB53 EAC is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 EAC?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EAC was 131,937 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EAC passed its MOT?

SB53 EAC has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2020.

Is SB53 EAC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 EAC 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 SB53 EAC?

SB53 EAC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.