2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · EO05 LCJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 167,588 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO05 LCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 167,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO05 LCJ 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 (EO05 LCJ) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking fuel leaking on fuel cooler union (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer ”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”.
EO05 LCJ Mileage History
- 10/08/2022147,372 mi
- 19/10/2022147,431 mi+59 mi
- 19/10/2023161,858 mi+14,427 mi
- 30/10/2023162,027 mi+169 mi
- 21/10/2024167,588 mi+5,561 mi
Average of roughly 9,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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