2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FL55 VDM
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2005. Recorded mileage 91,725 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,725 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
FL55 VDM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 91,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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FL55 VDM Mileage History
- 05/10/202286,550 mi
- 03/12/202286,588 mi+38 mi
- 22/04/202491,707 mi+5,119 mi
- 29/05/202491,725 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,139 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 VDM 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 (FL55 VDM) between October 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is faded and image is not clear (4.1.2 (c))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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