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SM53 BUG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 119,703 miles on the clock, averaging 7,867 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 BUG

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MOT Status
Due date passed
119,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,867

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,912
Average per year7,867
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 BUG 25k49k72k96k120k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage115,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage105,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage99,367 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage94,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage77,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage70,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage63,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,761 miles
PASS
Mileage54,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage44,329 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage34,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage25,193 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 BUG

What car is SM53 BUG?

SM53 BUG is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM53 BUG?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 BUG was 119,703 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 BUG passed its MOT?

SM53 BUG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2024.

Is SM53 BUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 BUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM53 BUG?

SM53 BUG is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.