2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · R70 SAR
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 72,681 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R70 SAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 72,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R70 SAR Mileage History
- 02/09/202263,103 mi
- 02/09/202365,615 mi+2,512 mi
- 05/09/202365,615 mi
- 30/08/202468,872 mi+3,257 mi
- 02/09/202572,681 mi+3,809 mi
Average of roughly 3,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R70 SAR 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 (R70 SAR) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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