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ET54 YGU

2005 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 42,616 miles on the clock, averaging 1,852 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET54 YGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,852

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 reading42,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,534
Average per year1,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 YGU 10k18k26k34k43k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage41,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage38,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage34,027 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage33,164 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage32,277 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage31,690 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage30,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage29,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage28,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
PASS
Mileage27,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage25,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage24,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,743 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage20,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage18,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage15,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage12,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage9,728 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 YGU

What car is ET54 YGU?

ET54 YGU is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 YGU was 42,616 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 YGU passed its MOT?

ET54 YGU has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is ET54 YGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 YGU 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 ET54 YGU?

ET54 YGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.