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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 97,363 miles on the clock, averaging 6,718 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 FSF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,363 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,462 |
| Average per year | 6,718 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 FSF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 FSF
What car is SL53 FSF?
SL53 FSF is an yellow Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 FSF?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 FSF was 97,363 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 FSF passed its MOT?
SL53 FSF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2016.
Is SL53 FSF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 FSF 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 SL53 FSF?
SL53 FSF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.