2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FL55 LPJ
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 120,747 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL55 LPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2025
- 120,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL55 LPJ 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 (FL55 LPJ) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FL55 LPJ Mileage History
- 06/01/2023103,762 mi
- 12/01/2023103,765 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/2024112,431 mi+8,666 mi
- 16/04/2024112,438 mi+7 mi
- 10/04/2025120,747 mi+8,309 mi
Average of roughly 7,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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