2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SN05 ZXS
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 99,324 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,324 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
SN05 ZXS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2019
- 99,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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SN05 ZXS Mileage History
- 27/02/200834,589 mi
- 27/02/200834,589 mi
- 27/02/200944,535 mi+9,946 mi
- 27/02/200944,535 mi
- 01/03/201054,592 mi+10,057 mi
- 28/02/201164,115 mi+9,523 mi
- 27/02/201266,949 mi+2,834 mi
- 29/03/201266,955 mi+6 mi
- 07/03/201372,847 mi+5,892 mi
- 27/03/201479,433 mi+6,586 mi
- 29/03/201479,459 mi+26 mi
- 23/03/201582,656 mi+3,197 mi
- 23/03/201582,657 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/201689,272 mi+6,615 mi
- 27/04/201794,802 mi+5,530 mi
- 28/04/201794,804 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/201897,760 mi+2,956 mi
- 13/05/201999,309 mi+1,549 mi
- 05/06/201999,324 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SN05 ZXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (SN05 ZXS) between February 2008 and June 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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