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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 78,499 miles on the clock, averaging 5,063 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 XHS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,499 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,063 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 XHS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 XHS
What car is SM05 XHS?
SM05 XHS is an grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 XHS?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 XHS was 78,499 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 XHS passed its MOT?
SM05 XHS has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.
Is SM05 XHS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 XHS 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 XHS?
SM05 XHS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.