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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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 138,198 miles on the clock, averaging 7,832 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL05 BBE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,198 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 530 |
| Average per year | 7,832 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL05 BBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YL05 BBE
What car is YL05 BBE?
YL05 BBE is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YL05 BBE?
The last recorded mileage for YL05 BBE was 138,198 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL05 BBE passed its MOT?
YL05 BBE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.
Is YL05 BBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 BBE 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 YL05 BBE?
YL05 BBE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.