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 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 131,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,783 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE05 LXG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,414 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,783 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE05 LXG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RE05 LXG
What car is RE05 LXG?
RE05 LXG is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RE05 LXG?
The last recorded mileage for RE05 LXG was 131,414 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE05 LXG passed its MOT?
RE05 LXG has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.
Is RE05 LXG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 LXG 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 RE05 LXG?
RE05 LXG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.