2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VU05 AEJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/05/2005. Recorded mileage 159,379 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,379 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
VU05 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2025
- 159,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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VU05 AEJ Mileage History
- 27/09/2023153,111 mi
- 14/09/2024156,018 mi+2,907 mi
- 14/09/2024156,021 mi+3 mi
- 21/09/2025159,379 mi+3,358 mi
- 21/09/2025159,379 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU05 AEJ 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 (VU05 AEJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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