2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · B222 EFL
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 93,418 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,418 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
B222 EFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 93,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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B222 EFL Mileage History
- 03/07/202387,067 mi
- 19/09/202487,938 mi+871 mi
- 19/09/202487,938 mi
- 22/04/202693,418 mi+5,480 mi
- 22/04/202693,418 mi
Average of roughly 2,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B222 EFL 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 (B222 EFL) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to not starting (1.2.1 (g))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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