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2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · CP05 XXB

CP05 XXB

2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 129,680 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2005 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
129,680 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc
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CP05 XXB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2025
  • 129,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CP05 XXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (CP05 XXB) between May 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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ADVISORY

CP05 XXB Mileage History

  1. 02/05/2023118,703 mi
  2. 02/05/2023118,709 mi+6 mi
  3. 18/04/2024123,043 mi+4,334 mi
  4. 18/04/2024123,048 mi+5 mi
  5. 30/04/2025129,680 mi+6,632 mi

Average of roughly 5,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2005 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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