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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 117,300 miles on the clock, averaging 6,077 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 LXH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,300 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 63 |
| Average per year | 6,077 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 LXH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 LXH
What car is SM05 LXH?
SM05 LXH is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 LXH?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 LXH was 117,300 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 LXH passed its MOT?
SM05 LXH has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2023.
Is SM05 LXH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 LXH 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 SM05 LXH?
SM05 LXH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.