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SM55 KVA

2005 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 172,782 miles on the clock, averaging 8,085 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 KVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,085

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,547
Average per year8,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 KVA 38k72k106k139k173k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage172,782 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage161,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,268 miles
PASS
Mileage149,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage138,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,802 miles
Since last MOT+15,154 miles
PASS
Mileage123,648 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage113,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage103,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage85,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,945 miles
PASS
Mileage76,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage66,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,326 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
PASS
Mileage59,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,963 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage47,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage38,379 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 KVA

What car is SM55 KVA?

SM55 KVA is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 KVA?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 KVA was 172,782 miles, recorded on 13 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 KVA passed its MOT?

SM55 KVA has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 13 May 2025.

Is SM55 KVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 KVA 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 SM55 KVA?

SM55 KVA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.