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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 86,136 miles on the clock, averaging 3,243 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL05 MEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,177 |
| Average per year | 3,243 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL05 MEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SL05 MEV
What car is SL05 MEV?
SL05 MEV is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SL05 MEV?
The last recorded mileage for SL05 MEV was 86,136 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL05 MEV passed its MOT?
SL05 MEV has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.
Is SL05 MEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 MEV 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 SL05 MEV?
SL05 MEV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.