2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · FE55 OCC
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 143,448 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
FE55 OCC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 143,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FE55 OCC Mileage History
- 05/07/2022135,016 mi
- 05/07/2022135,016 mi
- 09/06/2023137,756 mi+2,740 mi
- 11/06/2024143,448 mi+5,692 mi
Average of roughly 4,356 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FE55 OCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (FE55 OCC) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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