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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 120,008 miles on the clock, averaging 4,480 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 CPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 120,008 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,480 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 CPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 CPZ
What car is SM53 CPZ?
SM53 CPZ is an beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 CPZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 CPZ was 120,008 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 CPZ passed its MOT?
SM53 CPZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.
Is SM53 CPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 CPZ 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 SM53 CPZ?
SM53 CPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.