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 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 143,532 miles on the clock, averaging 6,363 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA05 MBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,532 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,812 |
| Average per year | 6,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 MBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RA05 MBV
What car is RA05 MBV?
RA05 MBV is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 MBV?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 MBV was 143,532 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 MBV passed its MOT?
RA05 MBV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jan 2026.
Is RA05 MBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 MBV 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 RA05 MBV?
RA05 MBV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.