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EL56 BUG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1197cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 61,114 miles on the clock, averaging 3,276 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EL56 BUG

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MOT Status
Due date passed
61,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,276

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

Low mileage
Latest reading61,114 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,231
Average per year3,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL56 BUG 32k39k46k54k61k '16'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage57,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage54,519 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
PASS
Mileage54,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage52,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage47,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage42,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage38,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage37,079 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,425 miles
PASS
Mileage31,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EL56 BUG

What car is EL56 BUG?

EL56 BUG is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.

What is the mileage of EL56 BUG?

The last recorded mileage for EL56 BUG was 61,114 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL56 BUG passed its MOT?

EL56 BUG has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is EL56 BUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL56 BUG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EL56 BUG?

EL56 BUG is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.