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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 136,989 miles on the clock, averaging 6,843 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 UNW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,989 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,323 |
| Average per year | 6,843 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 UNW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 UNW
What car is SL53 UNW?
SL53 UNW is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 UNW?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 UNW was 136,989 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 UNW passed its MOT?
SL53 UNW has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 13 Mar 2020.
Is SL53 UNW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 UNW 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 SL53 UNW?
SL53 UNW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.