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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 168,774 miles on the clock, averaging 8,044 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN52 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,774 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,777 |
| Average per year | 8,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN52 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BN52 BUW
What car is BN52 BUW?
BN52 BUW is a green Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BN52 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for BN52 BUW was 168,774 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN52 BUW passed its MOT?
BN52 BUW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jul 2018.
Is BN52 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 BUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BN52 BUW?
BN52 BUW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.