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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 159,934 miles on the clock, averaging 10,518 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SK53 VPC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,934 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,170 |
| Average per year | 10,518 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SK53 VPC |
| 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 VPC
What car is SK53 VPC?
SK53 VPC is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 VPC?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 VPC was 159,934 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 VPC passed its MOT?
SK53 VPC has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2018.
Is SK53 VPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 VPC 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 VPC?
SK53 VPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.