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 Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 88,485 miles on the clock, averaging 6,391 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 FGU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,485 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,391 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 FGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 FGU
What car is SB53 FGU?
SB53 FGU is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 FGU?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 FGU was 88,485 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 FGU passed its MOT?
SB53 FGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.
Is SB53 FGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 FGU 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 FGU?
SB53 FGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.