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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 102,674 miles on the clock, averaging 4,359 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VRT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 102,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,359 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VRT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VRT
What car is SM53 VRT?
SM53 VRT is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 VRT?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VRT was 102,674 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VRT passed its MOT?
SM53 VRT has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2023.
Is SM53 VRT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 VRT 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 VRT?
SM53 VRT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.