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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 110,634 miles on the clock, averaging 5,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BK05 XOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,634 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 5,334 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BK05 XOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BK — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BK05 XOW
What car is BK05 XOW?
BK05 XOW is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BK05 XOW?
The last recorded mileage for BK05 XOW was 110,634 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BK05 XOW passed its MOT?
BK05 XOW has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2025.
Is BK05 XOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 XOW 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 BK05 XOW?
BK05 XOW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.