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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 146,227 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA55 BLN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 146,227 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,430 |
| Average per year | 8,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA55 BLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RA55 BLN
What car is RA55 BLN?
RA55 BLN is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA55 BLN?
The last recorded mileage for RA55 BLN was 146,227 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA55 BLN passed its MOT?
RA55 BLN has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2021.
Is RA55 BLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 BLN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RA55 BLN?
RA55 BLN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.