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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 151,492 miles on the clock, averaging 7,955 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SK53 VPA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 151,492 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,325 |
| Average per year | 7,955 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SK53 VPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SK53 VPA
What car is SK53 VPA?
SK53 VPA is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 VPA?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 VPA was 151,492 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 VPA passed its MOT?
SK53 VPA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jun 2021.
Is SK53 VPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 VPA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SK53 VPA?
SK53 VPA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.