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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 95,997 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 UUY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 27,839 |
| Average per year | 6,520 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 UUY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 UUY
What car is SO53 UUY?
SO53 UUY is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 UUY?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 UUY was 95,997 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 UUY passed its MOT?
SO53 UUY has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.
Is SO53 UUY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 UUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 UUY?
SO53 UUY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.