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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · BE05 BUG

BE05 BUG

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 160,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

BE05 BUG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2026
  • 160,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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BE05 BUG Mileage History

  1. 14/02/2023153,451 mi
  2. 06/03/2024156,488 mi+3,037 mi
  3. 08/03/2024156,525 mi+37 mi
  4. 02/04/2025158,414 mi+1,889 mi
  5. 11/03/2026160,247 mi+1,833 mi

Average of roughly 2,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BE05 BUG 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (BE05 BUG) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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