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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 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 130,740 miles on the clock, averaging 6,249 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EM55 BUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21 |
| Average per year | 6,249 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM55 BUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About EM55 BUG
What car is EM55 BUG?
EM55 BUG is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EM55 BUG?
The last recorded mileage for EM55 BUG was 130,740 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM55 BUG passed its MOT?
EM55 BUG has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.
Is EM55 BUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM55 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 EM55 BUG?
EM55 BUG is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.