2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AJ05 AFO
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/05/2005. Recorded mileage 157,127 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
AJ05 AFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/05/2025
- 157,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AJ05 AFO Mileage History
- 15/05/2023148,442 mi
- 15/05/2023148,450 mi+8 mi
- 23/05/2024152,977 mi+4,527 mi
- 23/05/2024152,977 mi
- 16/05/2025157,127 mi+4,150 mi
Average of roughly 4,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ05 AFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (AJ05 AFO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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