2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · FD55 FCP
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 100,104 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD55 FCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 100,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FD55 FCP Mileage History
- 28/10/202299,695 mi
- 25/11/202299,717 mi+22 mi
- 09/11/2024100,085 mi+368 mi
- 23/04/2026100,101 mi+16 mi
- 07/05/2026100,104 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD55 FCP 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 (FD55 FCP) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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