2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · BL55 LCM
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/12/2005. Recorded mileage 84,491 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1398cc
BL55 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 84,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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BL55 LCM Mileage History
- 02/10/202382,212 mi
- 09/10/202483,367 mi+1,155 mi
- 14/10/202483,370 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/202584,491 mi+1,121 mi
- 16/10/202584,491 mi
Average of roughly 1,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 LCM 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 (BL55 LCM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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