2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CT05 AEW
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 101,523 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CT05 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 101,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CT05 AEW Mileage History
- 11/10/202282,976 mi
- 11/10/202387,460 mi+4,484 mi
- 11/10/202493,628 mi+6,168 mi
- 11/10/202493,639 mi+11 mi
- 06/10/2025101,523 mi+7,884 mi
Average of roughly 6,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CT05 AEW 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 (CT05 AEW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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