2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EX54 VCJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 64,045 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX54 VCJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 64,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX54 VCJ 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 (EX54 VCJ) between February 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Steering (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EX54 VCJ Mileage History
- 13/02/200810,921 mi
- 12/02/200914,867 mi+3,946 mi
- 15/02/201018,691 mi+3,824 mi
- 14/02/201122,304 mi+3,613 mi
- 06/02/201225,797 mi+3,493 mi
- 21/02/201328,959 mi+3,162 mi
- 30/01/201432,479 mi+3,520 mi
- 03/02/201535,214 mi+2,735 mi
- 15/02/201637,284 mi+2,070 mi
- 10/02/201738,263 mi+979 mi
- 08/02/201838,999 mi+736 mi
- 12/02/201940,206 mi+1,207 mi
- 03/06/202045,025 mi+4,819 mi
- 24/06/202148,907 mi+3,882 mi
- 28/06/202253,472 mi+4,565 mi
- 28/06/202253,472 mi
- 13/10/202356,169 mi+2,697 mi
- 13/10/202356,169 mi
- 27/11/202461,283 mi+5,114 mi
- 12/12/202461,364 mi+81 mi
- 16/12/202461,370 mi+6 mi
- 09/02/202664,045 mi+2,675 mi
- 09/02/202664,045 mi
Average of roughly 2,953 miles per year across 23 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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