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 2012 Volkswagen Passat Petrol 1800cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 28,499 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TSI engine is known for cdaa.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 SHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 28,499 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 SHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1800cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 SHW
What car is SW53 SHW?
SW53 SHW is an brown Volkswagen Passat, petrol (1800cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.
What is the mileage of SW53 SHW?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 SHW was 28,499 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 SHW passed its MOT?
SW53 SHW has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.
Is SW53 SHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 SHW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SW53 SHW?
SW53 SHW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.