2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · ET05 VRD
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2005. Recorded mileage 128,248 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,248 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
ET05 VRD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 128,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ET05 VRD Mileage History
- 04/07/200817,763 mi
- 03/07/200923,815 mi+6,052 mi
- 02/07/201029,537 mi+5,722 mi
- 01/07/201133,998 mi+4,461 mi
- 29/06/201238,464 mi+4,466 mi
- 04/07/201343,400 mi+4,936 mi
- 02/07/201446,013 mi+2,613 mi
- 15/07/201549,457 mi+3,444 mi
- 30/06/201757,667 mi+8,210 mi
- 30/06/201757,667 mi
- 11/09/201862,094 mi+4,427 mi
- 25/09/201967,146 mi+5,052 mi
- 19/01/202172,949 mi+5,803 mi
- 19/01/202172,949 mi
- 18/01/202280,310 mi+7,361 mi
- 18/01/202395,081 mi+14,771 mi
- 01/02/2024105,842 mi+10,761 mi
- 05/02/2024105,842 mi
- 05/02/2025114,526 mi+8,684 mi
- 07/02/2025114,537 mi+11 mi
- 05/02/2026128,227 mi+13,690 mi
- 05/02/2026128,248 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 6,281 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
ET05 VRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (ET05 VRD) between July 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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