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 1398cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 171,001 miles on the clock, averaging 12,285 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DA05 DSE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,001 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,285 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DA05 DSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DA05 DSE
What car is DA05 DSE?
DA05 DSE is a beige Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.
What is the mileage of DA05 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for DA05 DSE was 171,001 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DA05 DSE passed its MOT?
DA05 DSE has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2019.
Is DA05 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 DSE 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 DA05 DSE?
DA05 DSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.