2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DN05 BEC
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 93,963 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 BEC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 93,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 BEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (DN05 BEC) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DN05 BEC Mileage History
- 08/09/200825,531 mi
- 28/09/200929,201 mi+3,670 mi
- 28/09/200929,201 mi
- 04/10/201034,354 mi+5,153 mi
- 04/10/201034,354 mi
- 14/03/201239,880 mi+5,526 mi
- 14/03/201239,880 mi
- 06/03/201347,462 mi+7,582 mi
- 10/03/201458,131 mi+10,669 mi
- 09/03/201567,373 mi+9,242 mi
- 14/03/201672,443 mi+5,070 mi
- 13/04/201772,451 mi+8 mi
- 21/04/201772,451 mi
- 30/04/201873,183 mi+732 mi
- 16/04/201977,430 mi+4,247 mi
- 24/02/202182,432 mi+5,002 mi
- 24/02/202182,432 mi
- 27/05/202287,265 mi+4,833 mi
- 10/06/202491,742 mi+4,477 mi
- 24/07/202593,950 mi+2,208 mi
- 24/07/202593,950 mi
- 26/08/202693,963 mi+13 mi
- 26/08/202693,963 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 23 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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