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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AJ05 AFY

AJ05 AFY

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/05/2005. Recorded mileage 86,892 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1596cc

AJ05 AFY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
  • 86,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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AJ05 AFY Mileage History

  1. 08/11/202384,244 mi
  2. 17/11/202384,246 mi+2 mi
  3. 20/12/202486,892 mi+2,646 mi
  4. 20/12/202486,892 mi

Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AJ05 AFY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (AJ05 AFY) between November 2023 and December 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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