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 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 78,332 miles on the clock, averaging 3,428 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BC05 BUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 78,332 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,237 |
| Average per year | 3,428 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC05 BUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BC05 BUG
What car is BC05 BUG?
BC05 BUG is a beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BC05 BUG?
The last recorded mileage for BC05 BUG was 78,332 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC05 BUG passed its MOT?
BC05 BUG has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.
Is BC05 BUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC05 BUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BC05 BUG?
BC05 BUG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.