2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · AF55 HHJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 210,426 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
AF55 HHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 210,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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AF55 HHJ Mileage History
- 04/08/2025183,063 mi
- 15/08/2025183,065 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/2026210,422 mi+27,357 mi
- 11/08/2026210,424 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/2026210,426 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 26,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF55 HHJ 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 (AF55 HHJ) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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