2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EP54 AWJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/01/2005. Recorded mileage 49,366 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
EP54 AWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 49,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EP54 AWJ Mileage History
- 11/05/202345,426 mi
- 02/05/202445,787 mi+361 mi
- 30/04/202546,905 mi+1,118 mi
- 07/05/202546,905 mi
- 29/04/202649,366 mi+2,461 mi
Average of roughly 1,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EP54 AWJ 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 (EP54 AWJ) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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