2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · AP05 OSL
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 77,511 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP05 OSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 77,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP05 OSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (AP05 OSL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AP05 OSL Mileage History
- 03/10/202276,771 mi
- 07/10/202276,771 mi
- 03/10/202477,510 mi+739 mi
- 10/10/202477,511 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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