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BL54 LYC

2005 Volkswagen Beetle · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 150,641 miles on the clock, averaging 6,917 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL54 LYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
150,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,917

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL54 LYC 25k57k88k119k151k '08'26'18

Check BL54 LYC

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage148,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage141,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage136,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage129,496 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage121,466 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,692 miles
PASS
Mileage115,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage106,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage99,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage95,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage90,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage82,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,369 miles
PASS
Mileage64,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage57,319 miles
Since last MOT+17,048 miles
PASS
Mileage40,271 miles
PASS
Mileage41,755 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage34,862 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage25,441 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BL54 LYC

What car is BL54 LYC?

BL54 LYC is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL54 LYC?

The last recorded mileage for BL54 LYC was 150,641 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL54 LYC passed its MOT?

BL54 LYC has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is BL54 LYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL54 LYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL54 LYC?

BL54 LYC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.