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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 87,728 miles on the clock, averaging 6,731 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SD53 WSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,728 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,741 |
| Average per year | 6,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 WSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 WSU
What car is SD53 WSU?
SD53 WSU is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 WSU?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 WSU was 87,728 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 WSU passed its MOT?
SD53 WSU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2017.
Is SD53 WSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 WSU 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 SD53 WSU?
SD53 WSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.