2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · EN05 VVS
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 124,258 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN05 VVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 124,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN05 VVS 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 (EN05 VVS) between May 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
EN05 VVS Mileage History
- 27/05/200820,465 mi
- 27/05/200820,465 mi
- 26/05/200924,061 mi+3,596 mi
- 01/07/201031,952 mi+7,891 mi
- 27/06/201140,077 mi+8,125 mi
- 19/06/201244,327 mi+4,250 mi
- 19/06/201244,327 mi
- 07/06/201348,773 mi+4,446 mi
- 17/06/201454,137 mi+5,364 mi
- 18/06/201560,209 mi+6,072 mi
- 04/07/201666,710 mi+6,501 mi
- 17/03/201771,108 mi+4,398 mi
- 07/03/201879,257 mi+8,149 mi
- 08/03/201985,988 mi+6,731 mi
- 12/03/202090,131 mi+4,143 mi
- 01/03/202193,439 mi+3,308 mi
- 24/03/202298,317 mi+4,878 mi
- 11/04/2023102,469 mi+4,152 mi
- 02/04/2024108,361 mi+5,892 mi
- 02/04/2024108,361 mi
- 04/04/2025117,215 mi+8,854 mi
- 07/04/2025117,217 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/2026124,258 mi+7,041 mi
Average of roughly 5,818 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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