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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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 49,886 miles on the clock, averaging 7,050 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VFL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 49,886 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,050 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VFL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VFL
What car is SM53 VFL?
SM53 VFL is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 VFL?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VFL was 49,886 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VFL passed its MOT?
SM53 VFL has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Nov 2008.
Is SM53 VFL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 VFL 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 VFL?
SM53 VFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.