2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · BE05 BUG
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 160,365 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BE05 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 160,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BE05 BUG Mileage History
- 08/03/2024156,525 mi
- 02/04/2025158,414 mi+1,889 mi
- 11/03/2026160,247 mi+1,833 mi
- 16/04/2026160,365 mi+118 mi
- 17/04/2026160,365 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BE05 BUG 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 (BE05 BUG) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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 (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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