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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 2324cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 88,629 miles on the clock, averaging 10,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EL51 BUG
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 88,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,954 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EL51 BUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EL — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EL51 BUG
What car is EL51 BUG?
EL51 BUG is an silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EL51 BUG?
The last recorded mileage for EL51 BUG was 88,629 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EL51 BUG passed its MOT?
EL51 BUG has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2009.
Is EL51 BUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL51 BUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EL51 BUG?
EL51 BUG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.