2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · DF05 DWC
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 82,397 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF05 DWC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 82,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF05 DWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (DF05 DWC) between August 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bronken on Nearside front, near suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
DF05 DWC Mileage History
- 27/08/200822,186 mi
- 29/09/200926,966 mi+4,780 mi
- 12/10/201031,923 mi+4,957 mi
- 08/08/201136,039 mi+4,116 mi
- 08/08/201136,039 mi
- 18/07/201239,466 mi+3,427 mi
- 26/03/201341,362 mi+1,896 mi
- 18/03/201443,479 mi+2,117 mi
- 17/03/201545,739 mi+2,260 mi
- 30/03/201649,233 mi+3,494 mi
- 02/03/201752,159 mi+2,926 mi
- 09/03/201855,295 mi+3,136 mi
- 15/03/201957,897 mi+2,602 mi
- 20/03/201957,922 mi+25 mi
- 16/03/202062,568 mi+4,646 mi
- 16/03/202062,568 mi
- 25/03/202163,686 mi+1,118 mi
- 25/03/202163,686 mi
- 23/03/202268,851 mi+5,165 mi
- 15/03/202375,880 mi+7,029 mi
- 20/03/202479,092 mi+3,212 mi
- 04/03/202579,344 mi+252 mi
- 04/03/202579,344 mi
- 27/03/202682,355 mi+3,011 mi
- 18/04/202682,397 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 3,413 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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