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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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 151,390 miles on the clock, averaging 11,684 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 CEF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,390 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 11,684 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 CEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 CEF
What car is SH53 CEF?
SH53 CEF is an green Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 CEF?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 CEF was 151,390 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 CEF passed its MOT?
SH53 CEF has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2016.
Is SH53 CEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CEF 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 SH53 CEF?
SH53 CEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.