2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · FT05 AOY
2005 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/08/2005. Recorded mileage 119,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1984cc
FT05 AOY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 119,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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FT05 AOY Mileage History
- 11/07/202295,969 mi
- 10/07/2023105,743 mi+9,774 mi
- 05/07/2024113,253 mi+7,510 mi
- 26/08/2026119,286 mi+6,033 mi
Average of roughly 5,651 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FT05 AOY 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 (FT05 AOY) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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